B.C.’s South Coast braces for high winds as flooding clean-up continues

By Christine Tam Global News

Posted January 11, 2014 5:05 pm

Updated January 11, 2014 5:50 pm

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Extreme weather is continuing to plague B.C.’s South Coast after a rainstorm caused flooding and power outages Saturday morning.

Although the rainfall warning is over, high winds are now expected to hammer Vancouver and Victoria Saturday night.

Thousands of homes are without power and BC Ferries is warning passengers about possible delays and cancellations related to high winds.

@kitslove And winds are expected to pick up this PM. No word on impact to sailings, but could result in cxl or delays. #Fingerscrossed ^ac

— BC Ferries (@BCFerries) January 11, 2014

Share this on X Click to share quote on X: <a href="https://twitter.com/kitslove">@kitslove</a> And winds are expected to pick up this PM. No word on impact to sailings, but could result in cxl or delays. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Fingerscrossed&src=hash">#Fingerscrossed</a> ^ac</p><p>— BC Ferries (@BCFerries) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCFerries/statuses/422043524243402752">January 11, 2014</a>

Environment Canada meteorologist Ross Macdonald said travellers should be prepared if winds of up to 60 kilometres an hour halt ferry traffic.

The overnight rainstorm dumped about 60 millimetres of rain overnight in Vancouver and many areas are still feeling the effects.

RCMP are warning drivers about pooling water on roadways, including at 128th Avenue and King George Boulevard in Surrey where the water is up to the top of the wheel wells.

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GALLERY: Car stuck on flooded streets

Some vehicles got stuck and had to be towed from the area and even larger vehicles are being forced to slow down significantly.

On Saturday afternoon, two lanes were closed on Highway 99 south of Vancouver at Highway 91 because of flooding.

The Transportation Ministry was urging motorists to drive with caution and to check the drivebc.com website for current information on provincial highways.

Snow report 

Rain on the South Coast meant snow on the mountains and in B.C.’s Interior, where 25 centimetres is expected.

The North Shore mountains and Whistler Blackcomb got much-needed snowfall, with more fresh powder expected tomorrow. Nearly 50 centimetres fell in Whistler Friday night, drawing huge crowds up to the ski resort.

The B.C. government also issued a travel advisory for Highway 5 due to heavy snowfall and rain, and Highway 3 will be closed five kilometres west of Kootenay Pass Summit to five kilometres east of the region for snow removal.

STORIFY: Rainstorm hits Vancouver

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With files from the Canadian Press