Periods of heavy rain are expected.
What: Total rainfall amounts near 40 mm.
When: Now through this afternoon.
Where: Yoho Park - Kootenay Park, East Kootenay - north including Invermere, and Elk Valley.
Additional information:
An upper disturbance is bringing periods of heavy rain to southeastern British Columbia.
Over Yoho Park - Kootenay Park, heavy rain will ease this morning. For East Kootenay - north and Elk Valley, periods of heavy rain will persist through this afternoon.
Sudden heavy downpours and heavy rainfall rates may cause localized flooding/water pooling on roads, and landslides or debris flows from vulnerable landscapes (e.g. burn scars).
If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.
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