Weather Forecast for Vancouver Island

Very heavy rain is occurring. Where: West and Inland Vancouver Island. When: Now through Thursday morning. What: 150 to 200 mm of rain, possibly exceeding 250 mm locally. Remarks: A very robust frontal system continues impacting Vancouver Island. Heavy rain, with hourly rates up to 10 to 15 mm, will persist through this afternoon. Precipitation rates will ease tonight but periods of rain will continue through Thursday. Another weather system will approach the island on Friday. ### Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars. 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 social media using #BCStorm.

Stay away from rivers, creeks and culverts.

Heavy rain is occurring. Where: East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campbell River, Sunshine Coast. When: Now to tonight. What: 50 to 100 mm of rain. Remarks: A very robust frontal system is bringing rain to the South Coast. Rain, heavy at times, will persist through this evening. The highest rainfall amounts are forecast for the communities between Qualicum Beach and Courtenay, with possible spillover to Powell River. While rainfall rates ease this evening, periods of light to moderate rain may continue overnight and Thursday, further adding to total rainfall amounts. ### Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars. 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 social media using #BCStorm.

Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

Damaging winds are occurring. Where: East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campbell River, Sunshine Coast - Saltery Bay to Powell River. When: Now until midday Wednesday. What: Southeast winds 70 gusting to 90 km/h. Remarks: A very robust frontal system is bringing strong winds to the South Coast. Strong southeasterly winds will persist through this morning before easing below warning criteria near midday today. ### Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible. 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 social media using #BCStorm.

Secure loose objects. Be prepared to adapt your driving for changing conditions.