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By Victor Kaisar

More Rain Expected

Special weather statement in effect for Coquihalla, parts of southern B.C. with more rain on the way

Dec 13, 2025 | 3:12 PM

HOPE, B.C. — Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Hope to Merritt section of the Coquihalla as more rain is expected to fall over the next few days.

The weather alert also covers the already drenched Fraser Valley as well as the Manning – Skagit Valley and Highway 3 from Hope to Princeton via the Allison Pass.

While minimal rain is expected Saturday (Dec. 13), Environment Canada said a weather system will move into the area later today and persist into Sunday.

“On Monday, another system arrives with a more significant push of moisture,” Environment Canada noted. “Rain will intensify Sunday night and continue most of Monday.”

“Rainfall amounts with this system are more similar to typical fall storms and will likely range from 30 to 60 mm. Strong winds gusting up to 80 km/h will also accompany this system.”

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The weather office said rainfall warnings may be issued Sunday given the impacts of the recent atmospheric river and the current vulnerability in places like Abbotsford and the Highway 3 corridor.

“There is an increased risk of landslide activity with the additional precipitation causing further slope destabilization,” the special weather statement added.

For the latest on the current river and flood conditions, check the BC River Forecast Centre here.

You can find the latest weather alerts from Environment Canada here and the latest on highway conditions from DriveBC here.