Severe Rainfall and Snowfall Warnings Issued Across British Columbia

Environment Canada forecasts heavy rain for Metro Vancouver and snow for southern Interior, with hazardous driving conditions expected.

Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for Metro Vancouver, western Vancouver Island, and Fraser Valley, predicting up to 70 mm of rain starting Tuesday afternoon.
Localized flooding is a concern in low-lying areas due to heavy downpours, with up to 100 mm of rain expected near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island.
Snowfall warnings are in effect for the southern Interior and Sea-to-Sky Highway, with up to 25 cm of snow forecast for regions like the Okanagan, Kootenays, and Whistler.
Freezing rain is expected on major highways, including the Coquihalla and Highway 3, raising concerns about hazardous travel conditions.
The storm follows a recent landslide near Lions Bay that killed one person and left another missing, prompting a local state of emergency.