Yellow Warning - Rainfall
5:23 a.m. PST Sunday 11 January 2026

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Where:
- Inland Vancouver Island

When: Today through Monday.

What:
- 95 to 135 mm of rain

Remarks: An atmospheric river continues to take aim at the South Coast this today and Monday. Over Inland Vancouver Island, rain will continue through the day. The main brunt of this atmospheric river will arrive later this afternoon, bringing rain, heavy at times. This heavy rain is expected to continue for 36 hours into Monday. Over this two day period of heavy rain, amounts of 95 to 135 mm can be expected. The heavy rain is expected to ease by Monday night.

Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to rainfall amounts.

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In effect for:
  • Inland Vancouver Island

Observed at: Port Alberni
Date: 10:00 AM PST Sunday 11 January 2026
Temp.: 4 °C
Wind: calm
Humidity: 99 %
Dew point: 4 °C
Pressure: 102.4 kPa
Tendency: 0.03 kPa
Visibility: km
Sunrise: 8:12
Sunset: 16:43
Normals:
Max 3°C Min -1°C
 Extended Forecast - Environment Canada
Today
Rain
Rain
Max: 7°C
Mon, 12 Jan
Rain
Rain
Max: 10°C
Tue, 13 Jan
Periods of rain
Periods of rain
Max: 12°C
Wed, 14 Jan
Periods of rain
Periods of rain
Max: 11°C
Thu, 15 Jan
Sunny
Sunny
Max: 8°C
Fri, 16 Jan
Cloudy
Cloudy
Max: 10°C
Sat, 17 Jan
A mix of sun and cloud
A mix of sun and cloud
Max: 10°C
Tonight
Rain at times heavy
Rain at times heavy
Min: 7°C
Night
Rain
Rain
Min: 8°C
Night
Periods of rain
Periods of rain
Min: 7°C
Night
Cloudy periods
Cloudy periods
Min: 5°C
Night
Cloudy periods
Cloudy periods
Min: 1°C
Night
Cloudy periods
Cloudy periods
Min: 2°C
 

Forecast

Port Alberni, BC (Issued: 5:00 AM PST Sunday 11 January 2026)

Today
Rain. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 7.
Tonight
Rain at times heavy. Amount 60 to 80 mm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Temperature steady near 7.
Mon, 12 Jan
Rain. Amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 10.
Night
Rain. Low 8.
Tue, 13 Jan
Periods of rain. High 12.
Night
Periods of rain. Low 7.
Wed, 14 Jan
Periods of rain. High 11.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low plus 5.
Thu, 15 Jan
Sunny. High 8.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low plus 1.
Fri, 16 Jan
Cloudy. High 10.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low plus 2.
Sat, 17 Jan
A mix of sun and cloud. High 10.

24 Hour Forecast - Port Alberni, BC

Date/Time Temp.
(°C)

Weather Conditions

LOP †
Wind
(km/h)
11 January 2026
11 AM 6 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 S 15
12 PM 6 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 S 15
1 PM 6 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 S 15
2 PM 6 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 S 15
3 PM 7 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 S 20 gust 40
4 PM 7 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 S 20 gust 40
5 PM 7 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 S 20 gust 40
6 PM 7 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
7 PM 7 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
8 PM 7 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
9 PM 7 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
10 PM 7 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
11 PM 7 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
12 January 2026
12 AM 7 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
1 AM 7 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
2 AM 7 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
3 AM 7 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
4 AM 7 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
5 AM 7 Rain at times heavy (100%)  Rain at times heavy 100 S 20 gust 40
6 AM 7 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 S 20 gust 40
7 AM 7 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 S 20 gust 40
8 AM 7 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 S 20 gust 40
9 AM 8 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 S 20 gust 40
10 AM 8 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 S 20 gust 40
 
† 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%

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