Metro Vancouver Weather Update
Stormy conditions persist, with more storms forecast through the weekend. Unlike typical falls in Vancouver, characterized by large storms and extended dry periods, this year features smaller, more frequent storms impacting B.C.'s south coast. This pattern limits opportunities for clear, crisp autumn days.
Current Weather Patterns
Environment Canada meteorologist Brian Proctor describes the Lower Mainland as experiencing "[translate: fairly typical fall weather]," but notes that most days include some precipitation without significant breaks.
A frontal system continues to deliver moisture waves to Vancouver Island and southern B.C.
Rainfall Totals by Area
- Ladner and Tsawwassen: 20–30 mm by mid-Thursday
- Near Vancouver International Airport (YVR): 30–40 mm
- North Shore, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam: 40–70 mm
Warnings and Impacts
A rainfall warning is active for the North Shore, where a second frontal system arriving Thursday may add another 30–40 mm of precipitation by Friday morning.
"We'll see some decent 30 km/h [winds] gusting to 50 km/h and up to 70 km/h in the Strait of Georgia," Proctor noted, adding that power outages are possible with strong gusts.
Expect water pooling on roads and in low-lying areas due to the heavy rainfall.
Author's summary: Persistent, frequent storms are delivering significant rainfall across Metro Vancouver, with strong winds raising risks of power outages and localized flooding.
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