Raingear needed for B.C.’s long weekend, warnings issued
Posted April 7, 2023 7:54 am.
Last Updated April 7, 2023 12:45 pm.
The B.C. River Forecast Centre and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) are out with warnings this weekend, as heavy rain could see high streamflows in parts of the province.
Metro Vancouver, the North Shore mountains, Howe Sounds, the Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Island are all at risk because of the rain system over the four-day Easter long weekend.
The region could see up to 200 millimetres of rain once the deluge is done
CityNews Meteorologist Michael Kuss says most of the province is seeing some warmer temperatures — you’ll have to travel far to see the cold and snow.
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“The good news with the rain is that the snow line goes up over the peaks of the mountain passes for the most part, so travelling shouldn’t be too bad in the Interior.
“The wettest days come on Friday and again on Monday. Saturday and Easter Sunday are looking good with temps in the teens for the Okanagan,” he said.
Kuss says the wet weather will stretch from the Caribou all the way down through the Okanagan and beyond.
While the river forecast centre says no major flooding is expected in southern B.C., it is expecting rivers to rise rapidly.
It says minor flooding could be seen in low-lying areas.
A special weather statement was put into effect just after noon Friday by ECCC, adding snow melt will contribute to river flows.
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