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South Port Alberni, BC, Canada

Updated: 31/12/1969 12:20

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Special Weather Statement

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11:32 a.m. PST Tuesday 16 December 2025

Special Weather Statement in effect for:

Inland Vancouver Island

Strong westerly wind gusts to 80 km/h are expected.

Where: Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford, Howe Sound, Inland Vancouver Island near Cowichan Valley, and East Vancouver Island near Duncan.

When: Late this evening to early Wednesday morning.

Remarks:
A vigorous cold front will move across the South Coast tonight. In the wake of the front, strong westerly wind gusts will develop over parts of these regions beginning late this evening. These strong winds may lead to possible tree damages, local power outages and travel delay. Winds will ease but remain gusty early Wednesday morning as the front tracks into interior B.C.

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.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

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Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay
Rainfall Warning

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11:34 a.m. PST Tuesday 16 December 2025

Rainfall Warning in effect for:

Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay

What: Rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm.

When: Now until this evening.

Where: East Vancouver Island near Duncan, Southern Gulf Islands, Greater Victoria and Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay.

Remarks: Another round of precipitation brought about by a Pacific frontal system, fuelled with an atmospheric river will bring more rain to Vancouver Island. Periods of rain will become heavy at times early this afternoon. 40 to 60 mm of rain is expected by late this evening before the rain tapers off to a few showers.

Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.

Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

Allow extra time for travel. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.

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.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

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Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay
Wind Warning

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11:31 a.m. PST Tuesday 16 December 2025

Wind Warning in effect for:

Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay

Westerly winds gusting to 100 km/h are expected.

Where: West Vancouver Island, Southern Gulf Islands, Greater Victoria and Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay.

When: This evening until early Wednesday morning.

Remarks:
A vigorous cold front will move across Vancouver Island tonight. In the wake of the front, strong westerly winds will develop over southern Vancouver Island with gusts up to 100 km/h. Winds will ease but remain gusty early Wednesday morning as the front tracks inland.

Local utility outages are possible.

Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

Secure loose objects. Stay away from fallen power lines.

Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.

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.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Observed at: Port Alberni Date: 12:00 PM PST Tuesday 16 December 2025
Temp.: 6 °C Wind: WNW 4 km/h Humidity: 94 % Dew point: 6 °C Pressure: 100.7 kPa Tendency: 0.25 kPa Visibility: km	Sunrise: 8:08 Sunset: 16:21 Normals: Max 3°C Min -1°C

Extended Forecast - Environment Canada
Today Rain Max: 9°C	Wed, 17 Dec Chance of showers Max: 7°C	Thu, 18 Dec Rain Max: 5°C	Fri, 19 Dec Rain Max: 4°C	Sat, 20 Dec Showers Max: 4°C	Sun, 21 Dec Chance of showers Max: 4°C	Mon, 22 Dec Chance of flurries or rain showers Max: 5°C
Tonight Rain Min: 2°C	Night Rain Min: 5°C	Night Rain showers or flurries Min: 1°C	Night Periods of rain Min: 1°C	Night Chance of rain showers or flurries Min: 1°C	Night Chance of rain showers or flurries Min: 1°C

Forecast

Port Alberni, BC (Issued: 11:21 AM PST Tuesday 16 December 2025)

Today: Rain. Amount 10 to 20 mm except 30 mm near Lake Cowichan. High 9.
Tonight: Rain ending near midnight then cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Risk of thunderstorms late this evening and overnight. Amount 10 to 20 mm except 30 mm near Lake Cowichan. Wind becoming southwest 40 km/h gusting to 70 except west 40 gusting to 80 near Duncan late this evening and overnight. Low plus 2.
Wed, 17 Dec: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 7.
Night: Rain. Low plus 5.
Thu, 18 Dec: Rain. High plus 5.
Night: Rain showers or flurries. Low plus 1.
Fri, 19 Dec: Rain. High plus 4.
Night: Periods of rain. Low plus 1.
Sat, 20 Dec: Showers. High plus 4.
Night: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Low plus 1.
Sun, 21 Dec: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High plus 4.
Night: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Low plus 1.
Mon, 22 Dec: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. High plus 5.

24 Hour Forecast - Port Alberni, BC

Date/Time	Temp. (°C)	Weather Conditions	LOP †	Wind (km/h)
16 December 2025
1 PM	9	Rain	100	VR 5
2 PM	9	Rain	100	VR 5
3 PM	8	Rain	100	VR 5
4 PM	8	Rain	100	VR 5
5 PM	8	Rain	100	VR 5
6 PM	7	Rain	100	VR 5
7 PM	7	Rain	100	VR 5
8 PM	7	Rain	100	VR 5
9 PM	7	Rain	100	SW 40 gust 70
10 PM	7	Rain. Risk of thunderstorms	100	SW 40 gust 70
11 PM	6	Rain. Risk of thunderstorms	100	SW 40 gust 70
17 December 2025
12 AM	4	Chance of showers. Risk of thunderstorms	60	SW 40 gust 70
1 AM	3	Chance of showers. Risk of thunderstorms	60	SW 40 gust 70
2 AM	3	Chance of showers. Risk of thunderstorms	60	SW 40 gust 70
3 AM	2	Chance of showers. Risk of thunderstorms	60	SW 40 gust 70
4 AM	2	Chance of showers	60	SW 40 gust 70
5 AM	3	Chance of showers	60	SW 40 gust 70
6 AM	3	Chance of showers	60	VR 5
7 AM	4	Chance of showers	60	VR 5
8 AM	5	Chance of showers	60	VR 5
9 AM	5	Chance of showers	60	VR 5
10 AM	6	Chance of showers	60	VR 5
11 AM	6	Chance of showers	60	VR 5
12 PM	7	Chance of showers	60	VR 5

† Likelihood of Precipitation (LOP) as described in the public forecast as a chance of measurable precipitation for a period of time. Nil: 0% Low: 40% or below Medium: 60% or 70% High: Above 70%

Environment Canada