Moisture-laden storm brings extreme rainfall totals to parts of B.C.
A Pacific weather system is bringing in abundant moisture from the subtropics.
A Pacific storm bringing abundant moisture from the subtropics will continue into Thursday across parts of the B.C. coast.
Rainfall totals around 100-300 mm of rain will accumulate in some regions by the time the system departs. A good portion of it has fallen, but some areas could still see another 75-100 mm of rain. Needless to say, with the excessive rainfall, comes the heightened risk for localized flooding.
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Thursday
B.C’s atmospheric river begins to ease Thursday, but not until the evening.
The heavy rainfall on Wednesday spills into Thursday with a gradual decline in precipitation rates. What is left of the system overnight Wednesday through Thursday is 75-100 mm for western Vancouver Island and up to 30 mm for the Sunshine Coast.
Eastern Vancouver Island continues to see a substantial rain-shadow effect with some light showers lingering. The persistent rain in Metro Vancouver will ease late in the day with scattered showers, extending into Victoria, as well.
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Flood-related advisories were issued, cautioning people to stay away from rushing creeks and be weary near burn-scarred areas, which may have become unstable after this rush of moisture.
The driest day of the week appears to be Friday, with cloudy and unsettled conditions. A very cloudy weekend forecast is ahead.
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