Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver and Howe Sound.
If you’re thinking of exploring Grouse Mountain trails today despite the rain, don’t.
Grouse Mountain Regional Park is closed today due to heavy rain, said Metro Vancouver, which oversees the park. It urged people to stay out of the park for their own safety.
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The regional park’s trails, including the Grouse Grind and Baden-Powell trail, are already closed for the season.
Grouse Mountain resort remains open.
Environment Canada has issued a rain fall warning for Metro Vancouver and Howe Sound as a moist frontal system is expected to bring between 50 to 80 mm of rain to the region. Howe Sound, which includes Squamish and the communities along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, should expect to get the most rain.
The rain is expected to taper off to showers later this afternoon.
The weather agency warned about localized flooding in low-lying areas and cautioned people to stay away from washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.