Whistler, BC Weather Alerts

Damaging winds are expected.

Strong southeasterly winds.

When: overnight tonight into Friday afternoon.

Where: East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campbell River, Sunshine Coast - Sechelt to Powell River.

Remarks: A low pressure system will push onto the B.C. coast Friday. Ahead of the low, southeasterly winds 70 gusting to 90 km/h will develop through the Strait of Georgia overnight tonight. The strong winds are expected to ease Friday afternoon.

Another round of potentially warning criteria winds are expected to develop later Saturday afternoon.

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Local utility outages are possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.

Heavy rain is expected.

What: Total rainfall amounts of up to 80 mm.

Where: Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver, northeast including Coquitlam, and Howe Sound.

When: Today.

Remarks: A potent low pressure system will bring heavy rain, beginning early this morning and continue through the day today. Total rainfall amounts may reach up to 80 mm for communities at higher elevations on the North Shore, and communities near southern Howe Sound. Lower elevations and communities in northeast Vancouver including Coquitlam, can expect closer to 50 mm by the time the rain tapers off this evening.

This is the first storm in a series of wet and windy weather ahead.

Clear storm drains of fallen leaves in your neighbourhood to minimize potential damage to property.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Some property damage is possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.