Environment Canada has canceled a special weather advisory regarding potential flooding from stormy conditions and high tides across certain areas of British Columbia’s South Coast. The alert covered various locations, including the Vancouver Island coastline, Sunshine Coast, Greater Victoria, and Metro Vancouver, warning of possible flooding due to the combination of high tides and a low-pressure system.
Anticipated strong winds and waves were forecasted to elevate water levels above normal levels, especially on Sunday, posing the highest risk. Recent data from a tidal station in Vancouver indicated a peak water level of nearly 5.4 meters on Sunday morning, with the station’s record high water level reaching 5.75 meters on December 27, 2022.
Currently, a yellow snowfall warning remains in effect for a section of Highway 3 in the Boundary and Kootenay regions of southern British Columbia, with expected snow accumulation of 15 to 20 centimeters along the route between Paulson Summit and Kootenay Pass. Avalanche Canada has lowered the risk level for the North Shore Mountains of Metro Vancouver and the Gibsons area, although there is still a considerable risk of snow slides from the coast to Pemberton.
The avalanche danger rating stands at level three out of five in several regions, including the southeastern mountains of British Columbia, the boundary with Alberta from Cranbrook to north of Prince George, and Vancouver Island. In areas such as Kitimat, Terrace, and Smithers, as well as mountains along the southern border with Alaska, the avalanche risk is moderate.