Wet Coast

A pacific frontal system is expected to bring mild temperatures and intense winds and precipitation to our area beginning this morning and continuing through Saturday. Heavy wet precipitation is likely at higher elevations with wet snow and rain likley up to treeline. Expect freezing levels to fluctuate between 1600m-1800m, upper elevations should receive over 1m during the event.

A front near the Queen Charlottes early this morning will Slide down the coast it will then remain stationary over southern British Columbia through Saturday morning. The front is expected to bring up to 110 mm of rain over Greater Vancouver western Fraser Valley and Howe Sound and 130 mm over West Vancouver Island. The rain should ease by Saturday afternoon as the front moves into Washington state.