Wet, windy system washing into B.C. to start the weekend
November kicks off on a raw, dreary note for portions of the West Coast
A fresh storm sweeping into British Columbia will kick off November with a chilly gloom for much of the province.
Waves of rain that began early Friday will linger into the beginning of the weekend. Gusty winds are also possible, so secure any holiday decorations so they don’t go tumbling away.
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Wet, windy storm persists into Saturday
B.C. is under the influence of yet another low-pressure system rolling into the coast, complete with an atmospheric river could rank as a strong AR2 or AR3.
Rainfall rates will intensify over the Sunshine Coast as the cold front drapes over the region by Saturday morning. Precipitation will move into the Interior through the day, with the heaviest rain in the Okanagan expected in the morning hours.
Gusty winds will accompany the rainfall
Winds will pick up as the cold front approaches the coast.
Westerly winds on Saturday will prevent significant waves through the Strait of Georgia, but they will cause a funneling effect for the eastern Lower Mainland. Gusts could exceed 80 km/h for the Fraser Valley from Chilliwack to Hope.
Ferry delays are possible in spots as the gusty winds blow through the region. Isolated power outages are also possible. Ensure loose objects and outdoor decorations are safely secured before the winds arrive.
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