Rainfall warning in effect for Metro Vancouver
Posted March 15, 2026 4:43 pm.
Last Updated March 16, 2026 6:52 am.
Keep those umbrellas handy if you plan to go outside in the next few days.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a rainfall warning for the entire region, from the Sunshine Coast and Howe Sound through Metro Vancouver, including the North Shore, Coquitlam, and Maple Ridge.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO LIVE WEATHER COVERAGE!“An atmospheric river will push into the B.C. South Coast beginning later [Sunday] and remaining over the region until Wednesday morning, bringing prolonged periods of heavy rain,” the weather service said.
“Rainfall totals will vary, but between 100 to 150 mm can be expected by Wednesday morning.”
Much of the province’s central coast and parts of Vancouver Island are in for “blustery” wind gusts of up to 110 kilometres an hour heading into Monday night.
Environment Canada says B.C.’s north coast, covering Kitimat to Terrace, could see up to 30 centimetres of snow before turning into rain, with upwards of 70 millimetres expected.
The agency says drivers should take extra care and give themselves extra travel time.
“Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas,” its warning says.
“Some travel delays are possible. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas, or recent burn scars.”
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—With files from The Canadian Press
