Wind, heavy rain and possible flooding expected over weekend in Metro Vancouver
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Environment Canada is warning parts of southeastern B.C. will see heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding between Friday and Sunday.
Metro Vancouver residents can expect a wet, windy weekend.
In a special weather statement first issued Wednesday and renewed Thursday morning, Environment Canada is warning parts of southwestern B.C. will see heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding between Friday and Sunday.
Rain could accumulate to between 75 and 150 millimetres over a two-day period.
"Two successive frontal systems will cross the south coast Friday through Sunday, with high water content associated with an atmospheric river flowing from the southwest off the Pacific Ocean," Environment Canada's statement says.
"High southeasterly winds will also accompany this weather event."
The temperature is expected to rise slightly too, which will lift freezing levels on local mountains above 2,000 metres on Saturday, Environment Canada says. That can cause snow to melt.
"Swelling of local streams and localized flooding are possible during this time," the statement says.
