Environment Canada has canceled a special weather advisory in British Columbia’s South Coast regarding the threat of flooding from stormy conditions and high tides. The warning had covered various areas including Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Greater Victoria, and Metro Vancouver. It had cautioned about potential flooding due to the combination of high tides and a low-pressure system. The forecast had indicated that strong winds and waves could cause water levels to rise above normal levels, with the highest risk anticipated on Sunday.
Recent data from a tidal monitoring station in Vancouver showed that water levels peaked on Sunday at approximately 5.4 meters, compared to the record high of 5.75 meters recorded on December 27, 2022. As of now, only a yellow snowfall warning remains in effect for a portion of Highway 3 in the Boundary and Kootenay regions of southern British Columbia, predicting snow accumulation between 15 to 20 centimeters along the specified route.
Avalanche Canada has reduced the risk level for the North Shore Mountains in Metro Vancouver and the Gibsons area, although the risk of snow avalanches remains significant from the coast to Pemberton. The avalanche risk is also considerable in southeastern British Columbia, as well as along the boundary with Alberta from Cranbrook to north of Prince George, including Vancouver Island. In contrast, the risk is moderate in the Kitimat, Terrace, and Smithers regions, as well as in mountains along the southern part of the province’s border with Alaska.
