Yellow Warning - Rainfall
4:42 a.m. PST Monday 12 January 2026

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


Rain, at times heavy, continues.

Where:
Inland Vancouver Island

When:
Now to tonight

What:
Near 120 to 140 mm of rain

Remarks:
An atmospheric river continues to bring rain, at times heavy, to the region. Near 90 mm of rain has been reported through the weekend. Additional rainfall amounts near 30 to 50 are expected before the heavy rain eases to periods of light rain tonight.

Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars.

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In effect for:
  • Inland Vancouver Island

Observed at: Port Alberni
Date: 2:00 PM PST Monday 12 January 2026
Temp.: 8 °C
Wind: calm
Humidity: 99 %
Dew point: 8 °C
Pressure: 102.2 kPa
Tendency: 0.09 kPa
Visibility: km
Sunrise: 8:11
Sunset: 16:45
Normals:
Max 4°C Min -1°C
 Extended Forecast - Environment Canada
Today
Rain at times heavy
Rain at times heavy
Max: 9°C
Tue, 13 Jan
Periods of drizzle or rain (40%)
Periods of drizzle or rain
Max: 10°C
Wed, 14 Jan
Periods of rain
Periods of rain
Max: 11°C
Thu, 15 Jan
Sunny
Sunny
Max: 9°C
Fri, 16 Jan
Sunny
Sunny
Max: 9°C
Sat, 17 Jan
A mix of sun and cloud
A mix of sun and cloud
Max: 11°C
Sun, 18 Jan
A mix of sun and cloud
A mix of sun and cloud
Max: 9°C
Tonight
Rain at times heavy
Rain at times heavy
Min: 9°C
Night
Periods of drizzle (40%)
Periods of drizzle
Min: 7°C
Night
Cloudy periods
Cloudy periods
Min: 6°C
Night
Clear
Clear
Min: 0°C
Night
Cloudy periods
Cloudy periods
Min: 2°C
Night
Cloudy periods
Cloudy periods
Min: 2°C
 

Forecast

Port Alberni, BC (Issued: 11:00 AM PST Monday 12 January 2026)

Today
Rain at times heavy. Amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 9.
Tonight
Rain at times heavy. Fog patches developing overnight. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Temperature steady near 9.
Tue, 13 Jan
Periods of rain or drizzle ending in the morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of drizzle. Fog patches dissipating near noon. Temperature steady near 10.
Night
Cloudy with 40 percent chance of drizzle. Low 7.
Wed, 14 Jan
Periods of rain. High 11.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low 6.
Thu, 15 Jan
Sunny. High 9.
Night
Clear. Low zero.
Fri, 16 Jan
Sunny. High 9.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low plus 2.
Sat, 17 Jan
A mix of sun and cloud. High 11.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low plus 2.
Sun, 18 Jan
A mix of sun and cloud. High 9.

24 Hour Forecast - Port Alberni, BC

Date/Time Temp.
(°C)

Weather Conditions

LOP †
Wind
(km/h)
12 January 2026
3 PM 9 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
4 PM 9 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
5 PM 9 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
6 PM 9 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
7 PM 9 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
8 PM 9 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
9 PM 9 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
10 PM 9 Periods of rain (80%)  Periods of rain 80 VR 5
11 PM 9 Periods of rain (80%)  Periods of rain 80 VR 5
13 January 2026
12 AM 10 Periods of rain (80%)  Periods of rain 80 VR 5
1 AM 10 Periods of rain (80%)  Periods of rain 80 VR 5
2 AM 10 Periods of rain (80%)  Periods of rain 80 VR 5
3 AM 10 Periods of rain (80%)  Periods of rain 80 VR 5
4 AM 10 Periods of rain (80%)  Periods of rain 80 VR 5
5 AM 10 Periods of rain (80%)  Periods of rain 80 VR 5
6 AM 9 Periods of rain or drizzle (80%)  Periods of rain or drizzle 80 VR 5
7 AM 9 Periods of rain or drizzle (80%)  Periods of rain or drizzle 80 VR 5
8 AM 9 Periods of rain or drizzle (80%)  Periods of rain or drizzle 80 VR 5
9 AM 9 Periods of rain or drizzle (80%)  Periods of rain or drizzle 80 VR 5
10 AM 9 Periods of drizzle (40%)  Periods of drizzle 40 VR 5
11 AM 10 Periods of drizzle (40%)  Periods of drizzle 40 VR 5
12 PM 10 Periods of drizzle (40%)  Periods of drizzle 40 VR 5
1 PM 11 Periods of drizzle (40%)  Periods of drizzle 40 VR 5
2 PM 11 Periods of drizzle (40%)  Periods of drizzle 40 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