Vancouver weather: Rain, high winds in weekend forecast

Posted October 25, 2024 7:01 am.

Last Updated October 25, 2024 7:06 am.

Another dumping of rain is in B.C.’s forecast for this weekend, but nothing like last weekend’s deadly atmospheric river.

The North Shore mountains could see another 75 millimetres of rain this weekend and the District of North Vancouver is getting ready.

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Crews have been working throughout the week to ensure drainage basins are clear for the expected rain.

At least three people died during last weekend’s nearly 350 millimetres of rain due to road washouts and a mudslide.

A 59-year-old Coquitlam man is still missing after being swept away in the Coquitlam River during Sunday’s rain.

Meanwhile, Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a wind warning Friday morning as gusts along B.C.’s South Coast are expected to pick up Friday night into Saturday.

The warning covers much of Metro Vancouver, east Vancouver Island, Greater Victoria, and the Southern Gulf Islands.

“A frontal system will move across the South Coast tonight bring a period of brief, but strong, gusty winds to the region,” ECCC said in its statement.

“The strongest winds will begin near midnight and end by early Saturday morning with peak wind gusts of 90 km/h expected over exposed coastal locations. Metro Vancouver should see the strongest winds over areas near Boundary Bay.”

The weather service is warning of possible power outages due to fallen trees and other hazards.

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