Severe November Storms Sweep British Columbia, Leaving Thousands Without Power
The Globe and Mail reported that a second storm on November 8 left as many as 135,000 British Columbia customers without electricity and that firefighters rescued a North Vancouver woman who had been swept into a fast-moving creek. Earlier, Environment Canada meteorologist Steve Boily warned that three low-pressure systems would bring heavy rain and gusty winds to Metro Vancouver from November 4 onward. The Weather Network added that atmospheric rivers could dump up to 300 mm of rain on coastal B. C.
and trigger alpine snow. A yellow rainfall warning accompanied ferry cancellations by BC Ferries and a wave-hazard advisory from Parks Canada. Environment and Climate Change Canada later issued wind warnings for Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver and the interior, while BC Hydro said tens of thousands remained without power and that additional storm systems were expected through mid-week. The island prepared for continued rain and wind, with authorities evacuating properties and maintaining emergency measures.
