Vancouver is getting a bit of a gift from Alaska.
A low-pressure system is headed to the Metro Vancouver area and Salish Sea from the Gulf of Alaska, and with it comes some notable wind.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement as gusts are expected to hit up to 70 km/h, with areas along the coast and towards the Strait of Georgia hit hardest. While there will be wind in the area throughout the day, it's expected to worsen later in the day and overnight.
"These wind gusts may cause tree branches to break and lead to possible power outages," reads the statement. "Winds will ease Tuesday morning as the system moves further inland."
On southern and western Vancouver Island, including Victoria, winds are expected to be worse, with gusts reaching 100 km/h. Environment Canada has issued a wind warning, and the gusts may affect marine traffic.
At the same time, the wind will be accompanied by rain; in Metro Vancouver it doesn't meet the standard for a warning. However, further inland heavy rain is expected in the Fraser Valley, and may bring localized flooding.
"A front will remain stationary over southern B.C. for an extended period bringing rain to the eastern Fraser Valley," states a warning from Environment Canada. "The rain will intensify today and persist through tonight, with total rainfall amounts in excess of 50 mm."
The warning includes the Coquihalla, and there may be water pooling on roads. At higher elevations, the rain warning becomes a winter storm warning, and up to 35 cm of snow is expected to fall near the Coquihalla Summit.
"Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve," notes an Environment Canada warning for the highway.
