{"id":540561,"date":"2026-03-16T17:45:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/540561\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T17:45:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:45:08","slug":"prolonged-atmospheric-river-to-bring-rainy-weather-to-vancouver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/540561\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Prolonged atmospheric river’ to bring rainy weather to Vancouver"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heads up, Vancouver. If you haven\u2019t already taken a look outside or ventured out for your morning commute, it looks like we\u2019re in for a week of heavy rain, courtesy of \u201ca prolonged atmospheric river event,\u201d according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Moderate\u2019 winter storm warning<\/p>\n

On the morning of Monday, March 16, 2026, a \u201cmoderate\u201d winter storm warning was issued for Whistler and the Sea to Sky area north of Brandywine, with a forecast of \u201cheavy snow followed by periods of heavy rain\u201d between now and Wednesday, March 18, 2026.<\/p>\n

By midday on Monday, there will be an expected 15 to 20 cm of snowfall, and 50 to 70 mm of rain from Monday afternoon to Wednesday.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn atmospheric river will remain over the B.C. South Coast until Wednesday morning,\u201d says ECCC<\/a>. \u201cThe heaviest rainfall is expected tonight and Tuesday night.\u201d<\/p>\n

Snow followed by heavy rain can lead to possible flooding, water pooling on the roads, and landslides. So make sure you\u2019re driving with extreme caution in these areas, or try to avoid them altogether until midweek.<\/p>\n

ECCC adds that walkways, in addition to roads, may be difficult to navigate.<\/p>\n

Vancouver weather forecast<\/p>\n

While Vancouver isn\u2019t in the direct line of fire, the city is definitely going to be drenched in heavy rains for most, if not all, of the week ahead.<\/p>\n

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada<\/a>, Monday, March 16, 2026, will see around 10 to 20 mm of rain during the day, and up to 30 mm at night. The good news is that the wind will be light and the temperature will remain at a steady 10 degrees.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, an estimated 15 to 25 mm of rain is expected to fall over the city, with the downpour continuing for the remainder of the week. On Saturday, March 21, 2026, there\u2019s currently a 60 per cent chance of showers, followed by at least a partially sunny Sunday, March 22, 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ways to stay cozy this week<\/p>\n

Need to seek refuge from all the wetness and cold? Here are some ideas to jumpstart your cozy week.<\/p>\n

Check out a showWarrior Festival at The Cultch\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

When: Various shows<\/a> throughout the week
Time:\u00a0Varies per show
Where:\u00a01895 Venables St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$35+<\/p>\n

Black Label Society<\/a><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time:\u00a07:30 p.m.
Where:\u00a0601 Smithe St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$72.75<\/p>\n

\u2018I Saw You\u2019 at the Improv Centre<\/a><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time:\u00a07:30 p.m.
Where:\u00a01502 Duranleau St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$20 to $25<\/p>\n

Les Mis\u00e9rables (Broadway Across Canada)\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Wednesday, March 18 to March 29, 2026
Time:\u00a0Showtimes at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Where:\u00a0630 Hamilton St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$148.33+<\/p>\n

Ellert Oleksandr\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time:\u00a08 p.m.
Where:\u00a02755 Prince Edward St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$65.41+<\/p>\n

Try a newly opened cafeMitchie Matcha Cafe\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a04385 Main St.<\/p>\n

Nomad Kitsilano\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a02143 Yew St.<\/p>\n

Cafe Lokal 2.0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Where: 1966 West 4th Ave.<\/p>\n

Peace and Culture Cafe<\/a><\/p>\n

Where: 1120 East Georgia St., Courtyard<\/p>\n

Octave Cafe (March opening TBA)<\/a><\/p>\n

Where: 1328 Richard St.<\/p>\n

Rainy weather aside, there\u2019s plenty to get up to in Vancouver this week! Let\u2019s make the most of it.<\/p>\n

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Isabelle Vauclair<\/p>\n

Staff Writer, Vancouver \u2013 Isabelle is a West Coast native with an appreciation for Vancouver\u2019s natural landscape, patio scene, and community spaces. She loves to discover new hidden gems in her neighbourhood and share them with readers across the city.<\/p>\n

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