Storm cut power to Langley and Aldergrove for up to eight hours Saturday night, with more heavy rain coming Tuesday
Strong winds of up to 66 km/h knocked out power for residents in Langley and Aldergrove on Saturday night, and Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Monday for heavy rain and strong winds Tuesday through Thursday.
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A windstorm with gusts of up to 66 km/h knocked out power across Langley and Aldergrove Saturday night into Sunday, leaving some residents without electricity for up to eight hours, the Langley Advance Times reported Sunday.
At 1 a.m. Sunday, 135,000 customers across British Columbia were without power, according to BC Hydro data cited in the article. By 7 a.m., 63,000 customers remained out. BC Hydro said the storm had produced more than 380,000 reported outages since Friday, with 317,000 restored by Sunday morning.
A second storm system is now on its way. Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement at 3:53 a.m. Monday for Metro Vancouver southeast, including Surrey and Langley. It says heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected from Tuesday through Thursday, with potential localized flooding in areas with poor drainage.
What BC Hydro said
Whitney Deane, a BC Hydro spokesperson, said in a statement cited by the Langley Advance Times: "We prepared for this storm and had crews and resources ready to respond immediately. Our crews are making good progress, but with strong winds continuing this morning, we expect to see additional damage and outages before conditions improve."
The storm brought down trees and branches that damaged power lines, poles and electrical equipment. RCMP responded to multiple incidents involving fallen trees on roadways, the Langley Advance Times reported. The article names no private individuals involved in those incidents.
The hardest-hit areas in BC during the Saturday-Sunday storm included Surrey, Duncan, Port Hardy and Prince George, according to the Langley Advance Times.
What is coming Tuesday
Environment Canada's Special Weather Statement, issued Monday at 3:53 a.m., says a significant storm system will bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the Metro Vancouver southeast area, which includes Surrey and Langley, from Tuesday through Thursday.
The statement warns of potential localized flooding due to poor drainage in some areas. It advises residents to clear storm drains of debris before the storm arrives Tuesday.
Residents can track the outage map during the storm at bchydro.com/outages. Report a new outage through the BC Hydro app or by calling 1-888-769-3766. Check the Environment Canada forecast and warning page before travelling Tuesday through Thursday.
Questions this story answers
What caused the power outage in Langley and Aldergrove on Saturday night?
Strong winds gusting up to 66 km/h brought down trees and branches across Langley and Aldergrove on Saturday night into Sunday, November 8-9, 2026, damaging power lines, poles and electrical equipment, the Langley Advance Times reported. BC Hydro crews were deployed before the storm arrived. Outages lasted up to eight hours for some residents.
How many customers lost power in British Columbia during the storm?
At 1 a.m. Sunday, 135,000 customers across British Columbia were without power, the Langley Advance Times reported from BC Hydro data. By 7 a.m. Sunday, 63,000 customers remained without power. The storm had produced more than 380,000 reported outages since Friday, with 317,000 restored by Sunday morning.
Is there another storm coming to Langley this week?
Yes. Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement at 3:53 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026 for Metro Vancouver southeast, including Surrey and Langley. It says a significant storm system will bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the area from Tuesday through Thursday. Environment Canada warns of potential localized flooding in areas with poor drainage and advises residents to clear storm drains of debris before Tuesday.
What should Langley residents do before the next storm arrives Tuesday?
Environment Canada's Special Weather Statement issued Monday morning advises residents to clear storm drains of debris before the storm arrives on Tuesday. BC Hydro recommends staying away from downed power lines and reporting outages through its app or website. Residents can check the outage map on BC Hydro's website to see which areas are affected.
What did BC Hydro say about the storm response?
Whitney Deane, a BC Hydro spokesperson, said in a statement cited by the Langley Advance Times: 'We prepared for this storm and had crews and resources ready to respond immediately. Our crews are making good progress, but with strong winds continuing this morning, we expect to see additional damage and outages before conditions improve.'
Were there any road incidents during the storm?
The Langley Advance Times reported that RCMP responded to multiple incidents involving fallen trees on roadways during the storm. The article names no private individuals. Residents are advised to check for road hazards before driving during and after the upcoming Tuesday storm.
Where can Langley residents check for current power outages?
BC Hydro publishes a live outage map at bchydro.com/outages. Residents can report an outage through the BC Hydro app or by calling 1-888-769-3766. The Langley Advance Times and the Aldergrove Star also publish updates during major outage events.
What areas of BC were hardest hit by the November 8-9 storm?
The Langley Advance Times reported that Surrey, Duncan, Port Hardy and Prince George were among the hardest-hit areas in the November 8-9 storm. Langley and Aldergrove residents also lost power for up to eight hours. Environment Canada's incoming Tuesday storm warning covers Metro Vancouver southeast, including Surrey and Langley.
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