Environment Canada issues rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver as new storm arrives
Up to 50 mm of rain is expected Tuesday through Wednesday morning, with a flood watch in place for the Fraser Valley and river levels rising across the region.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a yellow rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver early Tuesday morning, warning of up to 50 mm of rain from Tuesday through Wednesday morning.
The warning, issued at 5:02 AM Pacific time on November 10, covers the City of Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam and Maple Ridge. Environment Canada says a frontal system made landfall on the South Coast early Tuesday, with precipitation set to intensify Tuesday afternoon and overnight, ease briefly Wednesday morning, then increase again later that day.
Residents should watch for water pooling on roads and in low-lying areas, sudden drops in visibility, and washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts, the agency says.
Flood watch for the Fraser Valley
The BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship issued a flood watch for the Fraser Valley North. The ministry says river levels are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull, and that flooding of areas next to affected rivers may occur.
The BC River Forecast Centre issued the watch on November 9 at 12:36 PM. It warns of unstable banks, river erosion, submerged roads, swift water hazards, flooding and landslides. A separate high streamflow advisory is in effect for Pemberton Valley, meaning river levels are rising rapidly there, though no major flooding is expected and only minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
Higher amounts along the Sea to Sky corridor
Environment Canada issued a separate orange warning, rated high impact, for the Sea to Sky corridor from Squamish to Whistler, covering the Howe Sound area, at 5:06 AM Tuesday. That warning says 120 to 160 mm of rain, possibly more, is expected through Thursday morning, with rainfall rates of up to 5 to 10 mm per hour or more for several hours.
The Sea to Sky warning says localized flooding is likely, some roads may become impassable, and landslides are possible on steep slopes and deforested areas.
What residents can do
Environment Canada asks residents to watch road conditions closely, avoid rivers and creeks in flood watch areas, and check the BC River Forecast Centre's warnings page at bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca for updates. The agency says the Metro Vancouver warning runs through Wednesday morning; check Environment Canada's current warnings for the most recent status as conditions change.
Questions this story answers
What weather warning is in effect for Vancouver on November 10, 2026?
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a yellow rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver central on November 10, 2026 at 5:02 AM Pacific time. The warning covers the City of Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam and Maple Ridge, and says up to 50 mm of rain is expected from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning. The warning notes that rainfall will intensify Tuesday afternoon and overnight before easing Wednesday morning.
How much rain is expected in Vancouver this week?
Environment and Climate Change Canada says up to 50 mm of rain is expected for Metro Vancouver central from Tuesday, November 10 through Wednesday morning. Rain will ease briefly Wednesday morning, then increase again later Wednesday. The Sea to Sky corridor from Squamish to Whistler faces an orange warning with 120 to 160 mm expected through Thursday morning.
Is there a flood watch for the Vancouver area?
Yes. The BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship issued a flood watch for the Fraser Valley North. The ministry says river levels are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull, and that flooding of areas next to affected rivers may occur. Residents should watch for unstable banks, river erosion, submerged roads, swift water hazards and landslides.
What should Vancouver residents watch for during the storm?
Environment Canada says residents should watch for water pooling on roads and in low-lying areas, sudden drops in visibility while driving, and washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. The ministry flood watch adds warnings about unstable banks, river erosion and submerged roads in the Fraser Valley North.
When will the rain ease in Metro Vancouver?
Environment and Climate Change Canada says rainfall will ease briefly Wednesday morning, November 11, before increasing again later that day. The Sea to Sky corridor warning runs through Thursday morning, November 12. Environment Canada did not give a specific time for when conditions will fully improve for Metro Vancouver.
Is there a warning for the Sea to Sky Highway?
Yes. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued an orange rainfall warning, rated as high impact, for the Sea to Sky corridor from Squamish to Whistler, at 5:06 AM Pacific time on November 10. The warning says 120 to 160 mm of rain is possible through Thursday morning, with rates of 5 to 10 mm per hour or more for several hours. Localized flooding is likely and some roads may become impassable. Landslides are possible on steep slopes.
What is the BC River Forecast Centre saying about flood conditions?
The BC River Forecast Centre issued a flood watch for Fraser Valley North on November 9, 2026 at 12:36 PM. The watch says river levels are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull, and that flooding of areas next to affected rivers may occur. A high streamflow advisory was also issued for Pemberton Valley, meaning river levels are rising rapidly but no major flooding is expected there, though minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
How does this storm compare to recent storms in Metro Vancouver?
This is a fresh frontal system that arrived Tuesday morning. Daily Hive Vancouver, which reported the warning on November 10, noted it follows an intense storm system the previous weekend that caused power outages across the region. Environment Canada and BC Hydro issued multiple warnings and advisories for Metro Vancouver storms on November 6, 7 and 8, 2026. The new warning is for 50 mm of rain for the city, while the November 8 storm caused widespread outages.
Sources
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- Environment and Climate Change Canada weather warnings for Vancouverweather.gc.ca
- BC River Forecast Centre flood warningsbcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca
- Daily Hive Vancouver: rainfall warning and flood watch reportdailyhive.com
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