Rainfall warning issued for Lower Mainland

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for parts of southwest British Columbia,with downpours expected to start Sunday and last until Monday night.

Forecasters say50 to 80 millimetres of rainwill fall on Metro Vancouver, Howe Soundand the western Fraser Valley, as part of a storm moving through the region.

The rain is expected to be heaviest near the mountains in the northern part of the region, including the North Shore, Tri-Cities, and Howe Sound.

The forecaster says localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible, and that commuters should be cautious of water pooling on roads.

Avalanche risk

Meanwhile, Avalanche Canada has issued ahigh risk avalanche warning for the South Coast on Monday.

This means conditions are likely to cause large natural avalanches andand human-triggered avalanches are "very likely" on regional mountains.

People are asked to stay away from avalanche terrain and stay inlow-angle, well supported terrain with no overhead hazard for their own protection.