Powerful Winds Batter Vancouver as Weather Warnings Sweep B.C.’s South Coast
A powerful weather system is sweeping across British Columbia’s South Coast this weekend, and residents of Metro Vancouver are being urged to prepare for strong winds and possible power outages. Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for parts of the region — including southeastern areas such as Surrey and Langley — with gusts expected to reach as high as 70 kilometres per hour by Saturday evening.
In more exposed coastal areas like the Juan de Fuca Strait and the southern Strait of Georgia, winds could be even stronger, with gusts pushing up to 90 kilometres per hour. Officials have warned that such conditions may cause tree branches to break, loose items to be tossed around, and even temporary power outages in some communities.
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BC Hydro has already reported several outages across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, caused mostly by falling trees hitting power lines. Early Saturday, more than 3,000 customers in southeast Vancouver were left without electricity, while another 1,800 people in Esquimalt experienced outages after trees came down during overnight gusts. Crews have been working throughout the day to restore power safely, but repairs may take time depending on damage and accessibility.
BC Ferries also faced major disruptions earlier in the week due to high winds, with several sailings to and from Vancouver Island being cancelled. Although no new cancellations were announced for Saturday, passengers are still being advised to check for updates before heading to terminals, as conditions could change quickly.
Meanwhile, Environment Canada has also issued a separate snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt, as well as along mountainous portions of Highway 3 in the B.C. Interior. Drivers in those regions are being asked to plan carefully, as sudden snow accumulation and reduced visibility could make travel hazardous.
The recent string of stormy weather comes after Environment Canada also warned about potential flooding from a fall storm system that hit the coast on Friday. Heavy rains combined with the gusty winds caused several waterways to swell, and even led to emergency rescues near Port Hardy on northern Vancouver Island, where eight people had to be saved after vehicles were trapped by flash flooding and debris.
As the system continues to move through, conditions are expected to gradually improve by Sunday morning. Still, residents are reminded to secure outdoor items, stay cautious near large trees, and be ready for possible outages as the South Coast braces for another intense bout of fall weather.
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