Rain is expected to continue falling heavily from now through Monday (Jan. 12) in the Lower Mainland
On the evening of Jan. 10 Environment Canada issued a “yellow” rainfall warning for parts of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, including Surrey, Langley, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North and West Vancouver, as well as the Howe Sound.
In the new colour-coded weather alerts, yellow is described to be the most common alert, with moderate, localized or short-term impacts.
Environment Canada says these areas should expect to get 75 to 150 mm of rain and potentially more near the North Shore mountains and ease around Monday evening.
“The main brunt of this atmospheric river will arrive today, bringing rain, heavy at times. This heavy rain is expected to continue for 36 to 48 hours into Monday,” Environment Canada explains.
Water may pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible and Environment Canada says to plan travel accordingly.
Landslides also may occur within vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars.
Environment Canada asks individuals to continue monitoring for alerts and forecast updates.