After a flood watch was issued for the North Coast and Haida Gwaii last week, a rainfall warning has now been issued.
On Dec. 27, B.C.’s River Forecast Centre issued the flood warning as heavy rain and rising temperatures were expected over the weekend. Additional rainfall warnings were issued Monday morning (Dec. 29) by Environment Canada for the same areas.
A long episode of heavy rain is expected, with 160 to 200 millimetres of rain for the North Coast – coastal sections and 70 to 110 millimetres for Haida Gwaii. Rainfall, for both areas, is expected to last throughout the morning.
“A Pacific frontal system is bringing heavy rain to the coastal sections of the North Coast and Haida Gwaii,” Environment Canada stated. “The heavy rain will ease later this morning.”
Water is likely to pool on roads and in low-lying areas, and landslides may occur in vulnerable areas as well, such as steep slopes, defrosted areas, or recent burn scars.
“Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts,” Environment Canada stated. “To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.”