Rain, at times heavy, is expected. What: 50 mm of rain, locally in excess of 80 mm over higher terrain. When: Friday and Friday night. 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, Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford, Squamish, Bowen Island, Gibsons. Additional information: An unseasonably moisture-laden frontal system will cross the B.C. south coast on Friday bringing heavy rain. The warm front arrives Friday morning with rain and strong southerly winds. The cold front arrives Friday afternoon and will bring the heaviest rainfall rates during the afternoon commute. The rain will end late 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. ### 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.
