Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall across the East Kootenay -south including Cranbrook.
Cranbrook is expected to receive 10mm of rainfall with total rainfall amounts of 40 to 80 mm across Yoho Park – Kootenay Park, East Kootenay, and Elk Valley.
A potent Alberta low pressure system continues to bring moderate rain to southeastern BC today and tonight.
The rain is expected to ease on Tuesday morning.
Snow levels will decrease to as low as 1600 metres over Yoho Park – Kootenay Park region early this morning, so travellers and recreationalists are advised of winter conditions over higher elevations.
Total 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.
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 through The B.C. River Forecast Centre.
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.
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