Active AlertsHart Farm, BC

Atmospheric river brings heavy rainfall to the region.

Where: North Coast - Coast including Prince Rupert, North Coast - Inland including Kitimat and Terrace.

When: Tonight through Saturday.

What:
-50 to 100 mm of rain
-snowfall amounts of 5 to 15 cm for inland sections of Highway 16 and 37 and near Terrace this evening.

Additional hazards:
-risk of freezing rain Friday morning for Terrace.

Remarks: An atmospheric river makes landfall on the North Coast this evening bringing significant rainfall over a 24 to 36 hour period. Temperatures are cool enough inland that precipitation may fall as snow before changing to rain.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Local utility outages are possible.

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Allow extra time for travel. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.