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Updated timeline for B.C.’s atmospheric river as system stalls over region

Click to play video: 'First atmospheric river of the season arrives on B.C.’s South Coast'
First atmospheric river of the season arrives on B.C.’s South Coast
We've been warned for days and now it's here: the first atmospheric river of the season has hit the south coast. As Sarah MacDonald reports, the wind and rain has prompted ferry cancellations, flood watches and the potential for natural disasters – Oct 18, 2024

An atmospheric river has stalled over B.C.’s South Coast, bringing heavy rain to many regions and causing issues for residents and drivers.

Some roads around Metro Vancouver have been closed due to flooding and police in North Vancouver and West Vancouver were warning about worsening conditions.

The City of North Vancouver asked all residents to avoid travel, if possible, and avoid rivers, streams and other local waterways.

Click to play video: 'Intense rainfall triggers floods across B.C., threatens safety of residents'
Intense rainfall triggers floods across B.C., threatens safety of residents

Global BC meteorologist Yvonne Schalle said the region is not out of the clear just yet.

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“We will still see waves of heavy rain tonight and into Sunday,” she said.

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“The cold front will sweep across the South Coast on Sunday, bringing pockets of heavy showers through the day along with windy conditions.”

Schalle said that on Monday there is still a weak disturbance sitting offshore that will bring the chance of showers.

She added that dry and sunny weather is set to return on Tuesday.

An updated look at the rainfall totals from Friday to Sunday across the region.
An updated look at the rainfall totals from Friday to Sunday across the region. Global SkyTracker

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