Vancouver International Airport in B.C. had its wettest year since 1912
Environment Canada says about 43.2 millimetres of rain fell on late Thursday evening and Friday at Vancouver International Airport, which has doubled the previous 26.9 millimetres of rainfall record set in 1912.
The weather agency says an unseasonably moisture-laden frontal system brought "much-needed" rain to the south coast regions from Thursday through Friday.
Abbotsford saw 55.8 millimetres of rainfall, breaking its previous record in 1999, while West Vancouver received 80.6 millimetres of rainfall, compared to about 38.4 millimetres of rain in 1999.
Meanwhile, in Metro Vancouver, the city of Coquitlam has received the most amount of rain with 95.4 millimetres being recorded, while Port Mellon in Howe Sound received the highest amount across B.C., with at least 123 millimetres being recorded.
BC Wildfire Service says below-seasonal temperatures are forecast to persist on Saturday with variable precipitation, reducing the possibilities of significant fire behaviour.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 16, 2025.
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