The River Forecast Centre is issuing a flood watch for several parts of the province, including Squamish and the rest of the South Coast.
An atmospheric river is slated to hit on Friday, Oct. 18, and continue into Sunday, Oct. 20.
"This will be the first significant event of the season for south-west B.C.," the River Forecast Centre said, in a press release. "Current weather modelling is indicating the highest rainfall amounts across western Vancouver Island and the South Coast, with total rainfall amounts forecast in the 80 mm to 150 mm range and the potential to reach 200 mm to 300 mm over higher terrain."
Current modelling is indicating the potential for flooding across the South Coast.
The District of Squamish also put out a flood watch alert on Thursday, saying it's monitoring the situation. "The District has determined that the levels and forecast are sufficient to warrant an alert," it said in its text alert. "Rivers are anticipated to rise rapidly in response to rainfall on Friday, through Saturday and into Sunday. Be alert for water pooling on roads and washouts. Stay clear of fast-flowing creeks and rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks."
The River Forecast Centre will continue to provide updates.
