West Vancouver broke its November 11 temperature record as Typhoon Cempaka now brings rain and gusts

West Vancouver recorded a high of 17.1°C on November 11, 2026, breaking a daily temperature record for Remembrance Day that had stood since 1996, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. The warmth has carried into this week: at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 13, West Vancouver was already measuring 18°C, well above the typical daily high of 9°C for this time of year.

The warm and wet period is not over. The remnants of Typhoon Cempaka, a tropical storm that tracked across the Pacific, are now arriving on the British Columbia South Coast, according to The Weather Network. The incoming system is bringing rain, gusty winds and a Red flood alert for the Sea-to-Sky corridor, the mountain highway north of West Vancouver.

What happened on November 11

Environment and Climate Change Canada's daily weather summaries showed West Vancouver recording 17.1°C on Remembrance Day. That beat the previous record for November 11, which dated to 1996. Daily Hive reported that 31 locations across British Columbia tied or broke temperature records that day, including spots in the Fraser Valley, the Southern Interior and the North Shore.

The warm temperatures accompanied a series of atmospheric rivers and storm systems that have been hitting the South Coast since early November. November 10 and 11 brought between 60 and 80 millimetres of rain to parts of the North Shore mountains over 48 hours. Flooding advisories were in effect across the North Shore mountains during that period, with Capilano, Seymour and Lynn Creek watersheds all running high.

The warmth on November 11 was driven in part by a moist, southerly flow that pushed tropical air from the Pacific into the South Coast. The same flow that brought the warm temperatures also carries moisture, which is why the records came alongside heavy rain rather than clear skies.

What is arriving this weekend

The Weather Network reported Friday that the remnants of Typhoon Cempaka are driving another wet and windy period for the South Coast. The heaviest impacts are forecast for Vancouver Island, where gusts could approach 100 km/h on the west coast and total rainfall could exceed 100 millimetres in some areas.

For the Metro Vancouver North Shore, including West Vancouver, Environment and Climate Change Canada's forecast shows:

• Friday afternoon: showers developing, about 10 mm of rain, gusts to 40 km/h
• Saturday: showers continuing with a high of 11°C, gusts to 40 km/h near the water, overnight low of 11°C
• Sunday: rainy with a high of 12°C
• Monday, November 16: temperatures return to around 9°C, the seasonal norm

No wind warning was in effect for the Metro Vancouver North Shore as of Friday morning. The forecast gusts of 40 km/h represent elevated but not exceptional conditions for an exposed coastal location like Horseshoe Bay or the waterfront along Marine Drive.

Highway 99 and the Sea-to-Sky corridor

The Weather Network reported that BC has issued a Red flood alert for the Sea-to-Sky corridor. Highway 99, the route from West Vancouver through Horseshoe Bay and north to Squamish and Whistler, runs through mountain terrain that has seen heavy rain for the past two weeks. Ground saturation in the area is high, which increases the risk of overland flooding and debris on the road when further rain arrives.

Anyone planning to drive to Squamish or Whistler this weekend should check road conditions on DriveBC at drivebc.ca before leaving. Drive BC shows current closures, alerts and road conditions updated throughout the day by the province.

BC Ferries at Horseshoe Bay

The Weather Network noted that ferry delays are likely under the arriving system. Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in West Vancouver is the departure point for sailings to Bowen Island and to Langdale on the Sunshine Coast. BC Ferries posts service notices on its website and app when sailings are delayed or cancelled due to weather. Travellers departing from or arriving at Horseshoe Bay on Saturday should check BC Ferries' service notices before heading to the terminal.

When conditions ease

Environment and Climate Change Canada's forecast shows the rain and elevated winds tapering through the first part of next week. Temperatures are expected to drop from the current unseasonable highs back to around 9°C by Monday. Wednesday, November 18 may bring a mix of sun and cloud over the North Shore, though the forecast notes that conditions can change.

The November 11 temperature of 17.1°C is not expected to come close to being matched the rest of the month. Normal daily highs in West Vancouver run around 9°C through November and into December. The return to seasonal temperatures is forecast to hold through the following week, with no further unusual warmth in the outlook.

Residents heading out in the mountains, to Cypress Mountain or the North Shore trails this weekend, should bring rain gear and expect wind. North Shore Rescue asks hikers in this season to register their trips and to turn back when conditions change. The latest trail and park conditions are posted by the District of West Vancouver and by Metro Vancouver Regional Parks on their websites.