Additional rounds of rain target B.C., flood warnings and evacuations ordered
Be prepared: More rain and mild temperatures forecast for flooded B.C. regions
Rain and mild temperatures remain in the forecast for flooded B.C. regions.
A brief break in the heavy rainfall is expected Thursday before additional rain impacts B.C.'s South Coast communities on Friday, bringing scattered showers and a heightened flood threat.
Flood warnings have triggered evacuation orders for hundreds in Abbotsford, B.C.
Another system will follow, resulting in more rain through the weekend.
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The heaviest rainfall is expected Sunday and Monday. Forecast totals over the next five days range from 50-150 mm for the Fraser Valley and much of the South Coast.
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Freezing levels near 2000 m this weekend continue to pose an avalanche risk, with a weakened snowpack creating unstable conditions. Temperatures reaching 5°C above seasonal averages will also contribute to snowmelt, increasing runoff into overflowing rivers.
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Be sure to stay updated on active alerts and safety information.
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Stay with The Weather Network for the latest on conditions across British Columbia.