Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – October 18, 2024

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Environment Canada has issued the below warnings:

Prolonged rain and gusty winds this weekend for Coquihalla Highway – Hope to Merritt – A strong fall storm system will direct an atmospheric river towards the South Coast. Storm totals are forecast to reach 30 to 60 mm while localized totals of  200+ mm are possible along western and inland portions of Vancouver Island.

Widespread snowfall totals of 5 to 15 cm with up to 20 cm over White Pass – Windy conditions later today may result drifting snow to further reduce the visibility. Yukon’s first substantial snow is underway. Total snowfall accumulations will range from 5 to 15 cm for most areas with amounts possibly reaching 20 cm over White Pass.

Heavy rain for Sea to Sky – Squamish to Whistler and Trans-Canada Highway – Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass. An atmospheric river is taking aim at southern B.C. and will bring a prolonged period of heavy rain to the West Columbia and northern Arrow Lakes – Slocan regions. Total rainfall of 50 to 80 mm is expected before tapering off by Sunday night.

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/forecasts/atmospheric-river-to-bring-prolonged-heavy-rain-to-british-columbias-south-coast