Active AlertsCollingwood, BC

Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

What: Significant rainfall amounts, and significant snowfall accumulations possible over higher terrain.

When: Today.

Where: Metro Vancouver - Central including the City of Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster, the North Shore, and Northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge.

Remarks: A frontal system crossing the south coast is bringing rain and lowering snow levels to some areas. Rain has developed across the North Shore overnight and will spread to other parts of Metro Vancouver this morning.

Rainfall amounts across the region will range from 30 to 50 mm, with the heaviest amounts expected across the North Shore and northeast Metro Vancvouer.

Additional Hazards:
Snow levels will be relatively low. Communities at higher elevations including Burnaby Mountain, and near the Upper Levels Highway, could see some wet snow impacting the Tuesday morning commute. Amounts are uncertain at this time as snowfall levels may fluctuate with changes in precipitation intensity.

Snowfall over the recreational zones of the North Shore mountains is expected to be significant. Be prepared for winter driving conditions.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible.

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 X using #BCStorm.

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Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.