Fernie Weather

Long Duration Moderate to Heavy Rain What: Total rainfall amounts of 40 to 80 mm. Where: Yoho Park - Kootenay Park, East Kootenay, and Elk Valley. When: Tonight to Tuesday. Remarks: A potent Alberta low pressure system will bring moderate to heavy rain to southeastern BC this weekend and into early next week. As snow levels decrease to as low as 1600 metres, travellers and recreationalists are advised of winter conditions over higher elevations of the Yoho Park - Kootenay Park region. Currently, there is still uncertainty associated with the exact track of this system, and rainfall amounts will vary greatly across southeastern BC. Highest rainfall amounts near 60 to 80 mm are possible over north- and east-facing slopes as well as communities and highways closest to the Alberta border. Up to 40 mm of rainfall is possible for areas further west. There is an elevated risk of flooding, landslides and washouts from heavy rain, and rain on snow in the mountains. Please continue to monitor your local forecast throughout the event. The B.C. River Forecast Centre provides information on current streamflow conditions and flooding alerts. Check DriveBC for road conditions. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.