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Meteorological Service of Canada, CA, Environment and Climate Change Canada

BC082722

A long episode of rain, at times heavy, continues. Prolonged Atmospheric River Event Where: Fraser Valley What and when: - Total rainfall amounts from now to Friday: 100 to 120 mm with higher amounts possible near the mountains Impacts: -Prolonged heavy rain on snow combined with mountain snow melt could lead to very enhanced responses in river systems and potential for flooding. -Extensive water pooling on roads and washouts may occur. -Enhanced risk of landslides due to saturation of landscapes. Remarks: An atmospheric river will remain over the South Coast of B.C. through this afternoon bringing periods of heavy rain across the Fraser Valley. With freezing levels near 2000 to 2500 metres, snowmelt from higher elevations may increase the impacts associated with this rainfall event. Periods of heavy rain will begin to taper off this afternoon as a cold front sweeps across the Lower Mainland. Strong southwesterly winds will develop in the wake of the front this afternoon. Freezing levels will also lower to 500 to 1000 metres by Saturday. ### Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable. Travel delays and/or cancellations are likely. Damage to some critical infrastructure is possible. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars. Rainfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to rainfall amounts. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using #BCStorm.