Environment Canada warns Metro Vancouver of heavy rain and wind November 10 to 12
A special weather statement issued Monday morning says a third series of fall storms will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to Metro Vancouver starting Tuesday, with rainfall warnings to follow.
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Environment Canada issued a special weather statement early Monday morning warning Metro Vancouver to prepare for heavy rain and gusty winds arriving Tuesday. The agency posted the statement at 3:53 AM PT on November 9, 2026.
The statement says "a series of potent fall storms will bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the BC coast" from Tuesday, November 10 through Thursday, November 12. It covers Metro Vancouver Central, which includes the City of Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster, as well as the North Shore, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest Metro Vancouver areas.
Environment Canada warns of "significant rainfall accumulations," with upslope terrain and higher elevations receiving the heaviest amounts. The agency said there is still uncertainty about exact totals and coverage, and that rainfall warnings will follow as conditions come into focus.
The region is already under a High Streamflow Advisory from the BC River Forecast Centre. The Centre updated the advisory on November 6, 2026 to add the South Coast and the Lower Fraser River as newly affected areas. River levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly, and minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Major flooding is not expected.
Environment Canada asks Metro Vancouver residents to take three steps before Tuesday:
- Clear leaves and debris from storm drains near their home
- Monitor forecasts at weather.ec.gc.ca
- Follow DriveBC at drivebc.ca for road conditions and check the BC River Forecast Centre at bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca for streamflow updates
The statement also says communities with poor drainage or areas that received heavy rainfall recently face a greater risk of localized flooding.
The storm arrives on the same day that tens of thousands of BC homes remain without power from the previous two storm systems. BC Hydro reported on November 8 that about 63,000 customers across BC were still without electricity as of 7:00 AM Sunday, following over 380,000 total outages from both storms. The utility had already flagged that additional storms were possible. Residents with power should keep mobile devices charged and emergency kits stocked.
The storm is expected to continue through Wednesday, November 11, which is Remembrance Day. Outdoor ceremonies planned for Metro Vancouver will coincide with the forecast heavy rain and wind.
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What did Environment Canada warn Metro Vancouver about on November 9, 2026?
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement at 3:53 AM PT on Monday, November 9, 2026 for Metro Vancouver. The statement warns of a third series of fall storms bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds to the BC coast from Tuesday, November 10 through Thursday, November 12, 2026. The statement covers Metro Vancouver Central, which includes the City of Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster, as well as Metro Vancouver's North Shore, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest sub-regions.
How much rain will Metro Vancouver get from the November 10 to 12 storm?
Environment Canada's November 9 special weather statement says significant rainfall accumulations are expected but does not give a specific total. The agency says upslope terrain and higher elevations will receive the heaviest amounts, and notes there is still uncertainty about exact coverage. Environment Canada said it will issue rainfall warnings closer to the storm, with specific amounts once forecasters have more clarity.
What should Metro Vancouver residents do before the storm arrives Tuesday?
Environment Canada's special weather statement asks residents to clear storm drains of leaves and debris, which is especially important in November when fallen leaves block drainage. Residents should also monitor forecasts at weather.ec.gc.ca, follow DriveBC at drivebc.ca for road conditions, and check the BC River Forecast Centre at bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca. The South Coast and Lower Fraser are under a High Streamflow Advisory, meaning minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible if heavy rainfall arrives.
Is Metro Vancouver already at risk of flooding before this third storm?
The BC River Forecast Centre updated its High Streamflow Advisory on November 6, 2026 to add the South Coast and the Lower Fraser River. This means river levels are already rising or expected to rise rapidly. Major flooding is not expected, but minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Environment Canada's special weather statement says communities with poor drainage or previous heavy rainfall should stay alert to localized flooding risks when the third storm arrives November 10 to 12.
Where can Metro Vancouver residents track this storm?
Environment Canada asks residents to monitor weather.ec.gc.ca, where it will post rainfall warnings once storm details become clearer. For road conditions, DriveBC at drivebc.ca is the Province's live road-event service. The BC River Forecast Centre posts streamflow advisories and updates at bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca. BC Hydro posts power outage updates at bchydro.com and residents can report outages at 1-888-POWERON. TransLink posts any transit service changes at translink.ca.
Has Metro Vancouver already had storm damage in November 2026?
Yes. BC Hydro reported on November 8, 2026 that two storm systems hitting from Friday through the weekend caused over 380,000 total outages across BC. As of 7:00 AM Sunday, about 63,000 customers across BC remained without power. BC Hydro crews were still working on restorations when the third storm warning was issued Monday morning. The BC River Forecast Centre's advisory, which was already in place for the South Coast, was updated on November 6 to add the Lower Fraser as a newly affected area.
What is a Special Weather Statement from Environment Canada?
Environment Canada issues a Special Weather Statement to alert the public to weather conditions that may cause concern but do not yet meet the criteria for a warning or watch. For the November 9, 2026 statement covering Metro Vancouver, the agency says heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected November 10 to 12, with significant accumulations possible. The statement asks residents to prepare now and says more specific rainfall warnings will follow once forecast details become clearer.
Does the November 10 to 12 storm affect Remembrance Day on November 11?
The storm is expected to continue through Wednesday, November 11, which is Remembrance Day in Canada. Outdoor ceremonies marking Remembrance Day in Metro Vancouver, including those at Victory Square and other sites, would coincide with the forecast rainfall and gusty winds. TransLink runs a holiday service schedule on Remembrance Day. Residents planning to attend outdoor ceremonies should check weather.ec.gc.ca on the morning of November 11 for the latest forecast and any warnings in effect.
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