Rainfall warnings in B.C. precede a sharp mid-week heat ridge – The Weather Network

“Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads,” Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said in its warning. “Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.”

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Widespread rainfall totals of 50-75 mm are expected across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, with higher totals expected at higher elevations and lower totals in the typical rain shadow regions.

These are impressive totals for June. Average rainfall totals for the month hover around 50 mm for Vancouver, with about 70 mm in an average June for Abbotsford and only 29 mm in the rain shadow over Victoria.

Even so, it’s likely that this rainfall event will fall far short of achieving any monthly rainfall records. Vancouver’s biggest monthly rainfall total for June stands at 142 mm, with a monthly high-water mark of 83 mm in the gauge down in Victoria.

Agriculture Canada reports that the South Coast has seen 50-70 mm of rain over the past week. Raw and rainy weather is unpleasant at first, but it’s early June and we’re in wildfire season. Additional steady rain on the way is great news to alleviate dryness and improve wildfire conditions.

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This unusual pattern is going to flip in a hurry and tilt conditions toward the hottest readings of the season.