Environment Canada issues rainfall warning for North Vancouver through Wednesday night
A Yellow Rainfall Warning is in effect for the North Shore from Tuesday morning until late Wednesday night. Environment Canada says 60 to 100 mm of rain is expected, with up to 120 mm in the mountains.
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Environment Canada issued a Yellow Rainfall Warning for the Metro Vancouver North Shore at 5:00 am Tuesday, November 10. The warning covers North Vancouver and West Vancouver and is in effect from Tuesday morning until late Wednesday night.
The warning says 60 to 100 mm of rain is expected, with possibly near 120 mm in the mountains. Environment Canada says rainfall rates will increase this afternoon and overnight, reaching up to 5 to 10 mm per hour for several hours. Some easing is expected during Wednesday daytime, before rain picks up again late Wednesday afternoon.
What to watch for
Environment Canada lists three risks in the warning. Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Landslides may occur in areas with steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars. Residents are advised to watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.
Winds from the east are forecast at 30 km/h with gusts to 50 km/h near the water on Tuesday, rising to gusts up to 60 km/h near the water overnight.
North Shore conditions
An Orange Rainfall Warning, rated High Impact by Environment Canada, is also in effect for the Squamish to Whistler corridor immediately north of the North Shore. That warning covers 120 to 160 mm of rain through Thursday morning.
CityNews Vancouver reported Tuesday morning that Metro Vancouver has been hit by another strong storm system, and that the North Shore is expected to see the heaviest rainfall of any area in the region.
What residents can do
Residents can check the Environment Canada weather page for North Vancouver at weather.gc.ca for updates to the warning as conditions change. The warning may be extended or cancelled depending on how the storm moves. Residents on steep slopes or near creeks should take the landslide risk seriously for the duration of the warning, through late Wednesday night.
Questions this story answers
What weather warning is in effect for North Vancouver?
A Yellow Rainfall Warning issued by Environment Canada at 5:00 am Pacific time on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. It covers the Metro Vancouver North Shore, which includes the City of North Vancouver and West Vancouver. The warning is in effect from Tuesday morning until late Wednesday night.
How much rain does Environment Canada expect?
Environment Canada says 60 to 100 mm of rain is expected from Tuesday morning through late Wednesday night, with possibly near 120 mm in mountainous areas of the North Shore. Rainfall rates are expected to reach 5 to 10 mm per hour for several hours during the heaviest periods.
What safety risks does the warning mention?
Environment Canada says water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas, and visibility will likely be reduced at times. The warning also says landslides may occur in areas with steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars. Residents are advised to watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.
When will the rain be heaviest?
According to the warning issued at 5:00 am Tuesday, rainfall rates will increase this afternoon and overnight, reaching up to 5 to 10 mm per hour for several hours. Some easing is expected during Wednesday, before rain increases again late Wednesday afternoon.
What wind speeds are expected with this storm?
Environment Canada says winds from the east at 30 km/h with gusts to 50 km/h near water on Tuesday. Overnight winds will reach gusts of up to 60 km/h near the water. These are the figures in the warning issued at 5:00 am Tuesday.
Is there a separate warning for the mountains above North Vancouver?
Yes. An Orange Rainfall Warning, which Environment Canada rates as High Impact, is in effect for the Squamish to Whistler corridor, with 120 to 160 mm of rain expected through Thursday morning. That warning covers the Sea to Sky region to the north. The Yellow Warning for the North Shore also notes that up to 120 mm may fall in the mountains immediately above the City of North Vancouver.
Who issues weather warnings for North Vancouver?
Environment Canada, the federal agency responsible for weather forecasting in Canada. It issues warnings for defined areas, and the Metro Vancouver North Shore is one of those areas. Its warnings and alerts for North Vancouver are listed on its public weather page at weather.gc.ca, updated as conditions change.
Where can residents check for the latest warning status?
The Environment Canada weather page for North Vancouver at weather.gc.ca shows the current warning status and any updates. Warnings can change as the storm develops, so residents are advised to check for updates throughout Tuesday and Wednesday.
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