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By Mike Vanden Bosch

Rainfall warning

Environment Canada issues rainfall warning for Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Hope

Dec 9, 2025 | 10:32 AM

CHILLIWACK — Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Hope before a strong storm arrives later this evening.

The national weather agency says both cities could receive rainfall amounts of 60-80 mm. Rain is expected to start later tonight and continue through Wednesday evening.

Environment Canada projects heavy rain in the Fraser Valley, Manning Park, Skagit Valley, and Highway 3 near the Sunshine Valley, southeast of Hope.

The rainfall warning says an “atmospheric river” will arrive on the south coast of B.C. bringing heavy rain tonight through Wednesday. Warm air from the system will cause freezing levels to rise. Snowmelt combined with the rain may result in high streamflows and localized flooding.

The warning says water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Motorists are kindly reminded not to drive through flooded roadways.

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