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After a brief respite from the rain yesterday, the Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for a great deal of rainfall today.
Monday's forecast calls for a 60 per cent chance of showers during the day with the possibility of wet snow over higher terrain. Total rainfall accumulations of 10 to 15 mm are are expected. Following this, Monday evening is expected to see showers in the evening and heavy rain later on, with total rainfall accumulations of up to 25 mm. In addition, the forecast callls for windy periods overnight.
Tuesday morning's forecast calls for rain ending in the afternoon and followed by cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers. Total rainfall accumulations of 10 to 20 mm are expected. Tuesday night is expected to see rain.
Environment Canada has also issued a rainfall warning for the South Coast of B.C., noting that rain will become heavy at times tonight as a moist Pacific frontal system approaches. The heavy rain is expected to continue through Tuesday morning and ease later on in the day as the storm system leaves the region. Total rainfall accumulations of 60 to 90 mm are expected.
The warning notes that the heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is also possible.
