British ColumbiaCanada’s national forecaster says 50 to 80 millimetres of rain is expected throughout the day and into the evening in cities like Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and North Vancouver.Forecaster says 50 to 80 millimetres expected through the day and into the eveningChad Pawson · CBC News · Posted: Oct 31, 2025 11:08 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteTrick or treaters in 2019 walk wet sidewalks in Montreal. Similar rainy conditions are expected in B.C. on Halloween this year. (CBC News)Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for many parts of Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound and the Sunshine Coast as thousands of trick-or-treaters prepare to head outside for Halloween. The national forecaster says significant rainfall is expected, with 50 to 80 millimetres in places like Vancouver, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, Burnaby, Bowen Island and Gibsons.The wet weather is due to a “moisture laden frontal system” pushing onto B.C.’s coast, according to the warning.Environment Canada says rain will fall through the morning and up until 9 p.m., when conditions are expected to ease.Not all Metro Vancouver cities are included in Environment Canada’s rainfall warning, but rain is still expected in places like Richmond, Delta, Surrey and Langley.Wind elsewhereEnvironment Canada has also issued wind warnings for parts of Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast and central B.C.Gusts up to 110 km/h are possible over exposed coastal sections, the weather agency said.
Soggy Halloween expected for Metro Vancouver as Environment Canada issues rainfall warning
