Overview

• Environment Canada issued multiple weather warnings for British Columbia's South Coast, including high winds, heavy rainfall, and potential coastal flooding.
• BC Ferries proactively cancelled numerous Saturday sailings, affecting major routes between Vancouver Island, the mainland, and Gulf Islands, with more cancellations possible.
• Wind gusts of up to 100 km/h have caused fallen trees, structural damage, and power outages, leaving over 77,000 BC Hydro customers without electricity.
• Coastal areas, including parts of Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, face significant flooding risks due to high tides and storm surges exceeding normal levels.
• Inland areas of B.C. are experiencing heavy snowfall, with up to 20 cm expected on mountain highways, creating hazardous driving conditions.