Several major BC ferry sailings have been canceled for Christmas Day due to the approaching storm.
A second series of powerful storms this week is expected to bring more strong winds and heavy rain to BC's south coast on Christmas morning.
As a result, BC Ferries canceled all sailings between Duke Point and Tsawwassen for Wednesday, as well as many Christmas Day sailings on other major routes between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island.
Several other trips from smaller islands and inlets on the south coast were also canceled or at risk of cancellation.
For the most current information on coastal ferry disruptions, visit BC Ferries Service Information Page.
The cancellations came after Environment Canada warned of heavy winds that could see gusts of up to 100 km/h for coastal BC sections of Metro Vancouver along the water, as well as Greater Victoria, the southern Gulf Islands, East Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.
The weather agency has issued a particularly heavy rain warning for all of Metro Vancouver and Squamish. Of note is the forecast for the North Shore, North Coquitlam and Maple Ridge, where residents can expect up to 100 millimeters of rain.
Several other wind and rain warnings are also in effect for the province, and can be viewed at Environment Canada. Storm information page.
Boxing Day storm
The third weather event expected to hit this week is a low-pressure system that Environment Canada said will reach southern Vancouver Island Thursday morning, although there is uncertainty about its path.
The agency said the expected southerly track would limit the strongest winds and heaviest rain to the south coast.
