Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Rain, at times heavy, continues.

What:
50 mm of rain, locally in excess of 80 mm over higher terrain.

When:
Tonight.

Hazards:
- Poor visibility in heavy rain
- Water pooling on roadways with an increased risk of hydroplaning
- Sudden rises in water levels in creeks and rivers

Where:
Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver, Metro Vancouver - Northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge, Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster, Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford.

Additional information:
An unseasonably moisture-laden frontal system will cross the B.C. south coast today bringing heavy rain. The warm front arrives this morning with rain and strong southerly winds. The cold front arrives this afternoon and will bring the heaviest rainfall rates during the afternoon commute.

The rain will end late this evening on the Sunshine Coast and after midnight across eastern Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley.

Recreationalists are advised to be aware of the potential for sudden rises in river and creek levels in response to the heavy rain over the mountains. Heavy rain during the afternoon commute will result in poor visibility and an increased risk of hydroplaning.

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Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.