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A rainy, windy weekend across southern Ontario has already forced the postponement of Bruno Mars’ Toronto concert as up to 50 mm of rain falls across parts of the region.

With up to 100 millimetres of rain in the forecast over the next few days, communities in southern and central Alberta are preparing for the possibility of flooding.

From B.C. to Manitoba, weather warnings are in effect through Sunday. From heavy rain and flooding, to wildfire smoke and high heat, residents are urged to plan for conditions.

A significant rainfall of 50 to 90 millimetres is expected across much of Alberta by early to mid-next week with localized amounts over 100 mm possible.

Gusts of 80 to 100 km/h are expected across central and southern Alberta due to the low-pressure system, along with up to 30 mm of rain that could turn to snow as the mercury dips.

Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for Sunday into Monday in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and parts of southern and eastern New Brunswick. 

Heavy rain is forecast across parts of Alberta and southeastern B.C. through next week, raising concerns about flooding, landslides and washouts in some communities.

People are urged to travel with caution due to the potential pooling on roads and flooding concerns and reminded not to drive, walk or bike through floodwater.

Significant amounts of snow and rain will hit the Prairies over the coming days, prompting Environment Canada to issue a series of alerts.

Rain warnings are in effect across parts of Ontario and Quebec, with flooding concerns rising as saturated ground and swollen rivers face more rainfall.

Residents in parts of southern Ontario could be in for a wet commute to work Wednesday as rain is expected throughout the region.

Environment Canada said parts of southern Quebec had received up to 40 millimetres of rain since the start to the week, and forecasts are calling for more.

Water levels on the Outaouais and des Prairies rivers may spill out of their banks in the coming days, the city says, especially with more rain in the forecast and soil saturation.

The city of more than 80,000 people is among several municipalities across Quebec preparing for potential flooding because of the spring thaw and persistent rain.

A large swath of southern Ontario is under a special weather statement as Environment Canada warns of heavy rainfall to start the Easter long weekend.

The City of Coquitlam confirms to Global News that the slide happened on Thursday morning on Pipeline Road, south of the watershed facility.

'We've seen some tremendous amounts of rain up on portions of the Central Coast, up in the river's inlet area,' Brian Proctor, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said.

Environment Canada has forecast 120 millimetres of rain before conditions ease up, with some areas already reporting over 200 millimetres since Sunday.

This atmospheric river is expected to last until Wednesday morning, but more rain is on the way after that, according to forecast models.

The federal weather agency says most of southern and central New Brunswick and western and eastern Nova Scotia will be impacted.