Rainfall warning remains in effect for Metro Vancouver

Nov 3 2020, 4:56 pm

Metro Vancouver is in for a wet Tuesday as a rainfall warning is issued for the region.

Environment Canada says the warning is in effect for the following areas:

  • Metro Vancouver – central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
  • Metro Vancouver – North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
  • Metro Vancouver – northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
  • Metro Vancouver – southeast including Surrey and Langley
  • Metro Vancouver – southwest including Richmond and Delta

The weather agency says between 40 to 60 mm of rain is expected for the expected over the Lower Mainland, Howe Sound and Whistler as well as near Qualicum Beach on east Vancouver Island.

“A frontal system carrying sub-tropical moisture has moved onto the south coast, bringing heavy rain to the lower mainland and parts of Vancouver Island,” says the weather agency.

The rain is expected to taper off to showers this afternoon.

DH Vancouver StaffDH Vancouver Staff

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