Yellow Warning - Rainfall

Heavy rain is expected.

Where: Whistler and Pemberton.

When: This morning until Thursday morning.

What: 50 to 100 mm of rain.

Remarks: A very robust frontal system makes landfall on the South Coast very early this morning. Light rain increases to moderate to heavy rain this afternoon and persists overnight. There may be a slight easing of rainfall rates during the day on Wednesday before intensifying once again late in the afternoon.

Total rainfall accumulations are expected to reach 50 to 100 mm during this multiday event in the vicinity of Whistler with lesser, but still significant amounts for Pemberton. This region will remain closely monitored throughout the event.

Rain will ease Thursday morning.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.