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Avalanche risk rising as more rain saturates B.C.’s south coast

Howe Sound and the Sea to Sky area expected to be at the epicentre of continued deluge
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Environment Canada is warning of another torrent of heavy rain in southwestern British Columbia in the latest atmospheric river to wash over the region. People use umbrellas to shield themselves from the rain in Vancouver, on Monday, September 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Another torrent of heavy rain is expected across British Columbia’s South Coast as the latest atmospheric river brings warm air that’s also raising the avalanche risk.

Alyssa Charbonneau, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, says the heaviest downpours are expected over Howe Sound and the Sea to Sky area, although the whole region will see more rain in coming days.

The weather office is maintaining a rainfall warning that covers Squamish, Whistler and other communities near Howe Sound, saying another 60 to100 millimetres is forecast before the rain eases to light showers Tuesday morning.

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