Next entrant in series of B.C. storms will carry wintry, spring hazards
B.C. is in the middle of a storm parade, with its next system set to bring another round of heavy rain, alpine snow and a thunderstorm risk on Thursday
It was quite the wet day for coastal B.C. on Wednesday, and that won't be the last of it.
The coast is in line to see multiple systems through the weekend, with the next set to move in Thursday with more heavy rain and mountain snow. There will also be the chance of thunderstorms for the coast and the Interior on Thursday and Friday, respectively.
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Thanks to the bout of heavy precipitation expected, there is a raised risk for localized flooding, avalanches dangers, and potential travel delays.
Be sure to check highway conditions and local weather alerts before heading out.
Through Friday: Heavy rain, thunder and snow hit B.C. with back-to-back storm systems
The heaviest rain with the first system fell across the South and Sunshine Coast through Wednesday evening.
The second front will be following closely behind, packing more moisture and heavier precipitation rates through the day on Thursday.
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Rainfall amounts will be quite heavy for coastal sections, with alpine snow in the higher terrain.
There is the chance for a rumble or two along the coast on Thursday, but come Friday, the risk increases to also include the Interior, with more instability in play.
Rain through Friday could total 30-50+mm in the Lower Mainland and 100+ mm for western Vancouver Island. Localized flooding will be a concern.
Meanwhile, freezing levels will hover around 1000 metres, leading to significant alpine snow accumulation of 50-75 cm. Expect difficult travel along the highway passes.
As a result of the rain and snow, there is also a heightened danger of avalanches, in addition to the flooding risk.
Additional precipitation will return to the region on Sunday, after a break on Saturday, with the potential for an atmospheric river also setting up on Monday. Temperatures will begin to trend milder early next week, as well, increasing flood concerns with snowmelt and the persistent precipitation.
Be sure to check back for the latest weather updates across B.C.