File photo of a torn Canadian flag flying in the wind in High Level, Alta., on March 8, 2022 (Image Credit: Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)
By Victor Kaisar
Damaging Winds

Yellow level warning issued as parts of B.C. interior brace for damaging winds on Remembrance Day

Nov 11, 2026 | 4:02 AM

KAMLOOPS — Flags on Remembrance Day will likely be fluttering furiously on Remembrance Day this year as Environment Canada warns of “damaging winds” across parts of the B.C. interior.

The weather agency has issued a yellow level wind warning for parts of the South Thompson and Fraser Canyon as it notes a strong and slow moving Pacific frontal system will lie across central B.C., the brunt of which will be experienced on Wednesday (Nov. 11).

Places that will be most affected by winds include the area between Spences Bridge and Cache Creek, including Ashcroft, and the Thompson Highlands including Logan Lake and southern portions of the Fraser Canyon.

“Southerly winds of 50 km/h gusting up to 80 to 90 will develop Wednesday morning and last into afternoon,” Environment Canada said its its wind warning. “Wind will ease to light through Wednesday evening.”

Yellow level wind warnings are also in effect across the 100 Mile and Cariboo area as well as the Begbie Summit on Highway 97.

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“Southeasterly winds will increase to 30 km/h gusting to 50 near noon, then strengthen further Wednesday morning with gusts to 70 km/h,” the warning for the Cariboo said. “Winds will continue to increase to 50 km/h gusting up to 90 km/h through Wednesday afternoon before easing Wednesday evening.”

Elsewhere, rainfall warnings are in effect across parts of coastal B.C. and Vancouver Island, and drivers are being told to prepare for storms and flooding as anywhere from 50mm to 250mm of rain could fall by Thursday morning due to a “very robust frontal system.”

“Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas,” Environment Canada said. “Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars.”

“Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.”

The River Forecast Centre has issued numerous flood watches or high streamflow advisories as it calls on people to watch for rapidly rising waterways. The latest information can be found here.

Environment Canada noted local utility outages are also possible including in areas that just experienced outages because of storms over the weekend. It also noted that high-sided vehicles will likely be pushed around by the wind.

“Secure loose objects,” Environment Canada said, noting wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds. “Stay away from fallen power lines.”

BC Hydro says to call 911 to report downed lines. More information about hydro outages can be found here.

The latest on road conditions can be found at online at DriveBC here, while the latest weather alerts from Environment Canada here.

by Victor Kaisar

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