People advised to plan for storm, possible flood conditions on South Coast highways

VANCOUVER - Drivers in the South Coast region, including the Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island and Fraser Valley, are advised to prepare for winds, heavy rainfall and possible flooding through the region starting Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, and through the rest of the week.

Drivers are advised to monitor conditions and expect possible areas of pooling water on roadways, fallen debris and the potential for short-notice road closures. Areas expected to be most affected by the storm include:

• Highway 99 through the Sea to Sky corridor and Pemberton Valley
• Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley and the Fraser Canyon
• the Malahat and western coast communities on Vancouver Island

The Ministry of Transportation and Transit will continue to monitor conditions closely and increase patrols. Ministry contractors are actively preparing by clearing debris from roadways and drainage infrastructure. They will continue monitoring corridors throughout the storm and be ready to respond immediately to issues.

Drivers are reminded to check DriveBC before travelling and leave space for highway maintenance crews.

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