Special Weather Statement
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.
Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay
Rainfall Warning
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.
Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay
Wind Warning
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
Rain
Max: 9°C
Wed, 17 Dec
Chance of showers (60%)
Chance of showers
Max: 7°C
Thu, 18 Dec
Rain
Rain
Max: 5°C
Fri, 19 Dec
Rain
Rain
Max: 4°C
Sat, 20 Dec
Showers
Showers
Max: 4°C
Sun, 21 Dec
Chance of showers (60%)
Chance of showers
Max: 4°C
Mon, 22 Dec
Chance of flurries or rain showers (60%)
Chance of flurries or rain showers
Max: 5°C
Tonight
Rain
Rain
Min: 2°C
Night
Rain
Rain
Min: 5°C
Night
Rain showers or flurries
Rain showers or flurries
Min: 1°C
Night
Periods of rain
Periods of rain
Min: 1°C
Night
Chance of rain showers or flurries (60%)
Chance of rain showers or flurries
Min: 1°C
Night
Chance of rain showers or flurries (60%)
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%)  Rain 100 VR 5
2 PM 9 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 VR 5
3 PM 8 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 VR 5
4 PM 8 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 VR 5
5 PM 8 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 VR 5
6 PM 7 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 VR 5
7 PM 7 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 VR 5
8 PM 7 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 VR 5
9 PM 7 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 SW 40 gust 70
10 PM 7 Rain. Risk of thunderstorms (100%)  Rain. Risk of thunderstorms 100 SW 40 gust 70
11 PM 6 Rain. Risk of thunderstorms (100%)  Rain. Risk of thunderstorms 100 SW 40 gust 70
17 December 2025
12 AM 4 Chance of showers. Risk of thunderstorms (60%)  Chance of showers. Risk of thunderstorms 60 SW 40 gust 70
1 AM 3 Chance of showers. Risk of thunderstorms (60%)  Chance of showers. Risk of thunderstorms 60 SW 40 gust 70
2 AM 3 Chance of showers. Risk of thunderstorms (60%)  Chance of showers. Risk of thunderstorms 60 SW 40 gust 70
3 AM 2 Chance of showers. Risk of thunderstorms (60%)  Chance of showers. Risk of thunderstorms 60 SW 40 gust 70
4 AM 2 Chance of showers (60%)  Chance of showers 60 SW 40 gust 70
5 AM 3 Chance of showers (60%)  Chance of showers 60 SW 40 gust 70
6 AM 3 Chance of showers (60%)  Chance of showers 60 VR 5
7 AM 4 Chance of showers (60%)  Chance of showers 60 VR 5
8 AM 5 Chance of showers (60%)  Chance of showers 60 VR 5
9 AM 5 Chance of showers (60%)  Chance of showers 60 VR 5
10 AM 6 Chance of showers (60%)  Chance of showers 60 VR 5
11 AM 6 Chance of showers (60%)  Chance of showers 60 VR 5
12 PM 7 Chance of showers (60%)  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