Rain, wind continue to pound Metro Vancouver

 VANCOUVER – Vancouverites woke up this morning to another day of heavy wind and rain, extending what has been several days of uncomfortable weather.

According to Environment Canada’s forecast, winds today could reach gusts of between 40 and 60 km/h – tamer conditions than yesterday, and much less severe than the late winter storm that pummeled much of the South Coast on Monday.

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Rain is expected continue through most of today, tapering off to periodic showers tonight.

At around 6:30 this morning, it was 6 degrees Celsius and raining at Vancouver International Airport with easterly gusts of 37 km/h.

Similar conditions are expected by the national weather service tomorrow in Metro, with a 40 per cent chance of showers through Friday morning and afternoon.

A mix of sun and cloud is expected Saturday.