UPDATE: 11:30 a.m.
Environment Canada is warning of swollen rivers and washouts for parts of coastal B.C. and snow for several Interior districts.
A rainfall warning has been posted for the Central Coast and west Vancouver Island as a frontal system moves south, bringing rain totals that are forecast to exceed 100 millimetres.
The forecaster warns the moist system could prompt local flooding and washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.
A long period of snowfall is forecast for the regions of Peace River, Kinbasket, North Columbia, North Thompson, Okanagan Valley, Shuswap and Williston.
Environment Canada says residents in those areas can expect from 15 to 30 centimetres of heavy snow before it lets up on Tuesday.
It says drivers travelling in those areas through New Year’s Eve should consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
– The Canadian Press
ORIGINAL: 11:15 a.m.
Keep your umbrella handy if you live in the Lower Mainland.
The Metro Vancouver forecast calls for up to 50 millimetres of rain over the next 48 hours – and more for the rest of the week.
Environment Canada calls for periods of rain today, followed by showers overnight. Five to 10 mm are expected. On Tuesday, 30 to 40 mm of rain is expected.
More rain is expected right through the weekend, with possible snow Friday and Saturday nights.
