Rain, at times heavy, continues.Prolonged Atmospheric River EventWhat:80 to 130mm of rain by FridayWhere:- Metro Vancouver-North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver- Metro Vancouver-northeast including Coquiltam and Maple Ridge- Howe SoundWhen: - Periods of heavy rain continues to Friday Impacts:-Prolonged heavy rain on snow combined with mountain snow melt could lead to very enhanced responses in river systems and potential for flooding.-Extensive water pooling on roads and washouts may occur.-Enhanced risk of landslides due to saturation of landscapes.Remarks: An atmospheric river will remain over the South Coast of B.C. through Friday. With freezing levels near 2000 to 2500 metres, snowmelt from higher elevations may increase the impacts associated with this rainfall event. The heaviest rainfall is expected tonight into Friday morning.Heavy rain will begin to taper off midday Friday as a cold front sweeps across the Lower Mainland. Freezing levels will also lower to 500 to 1000 metres by Saturday.###Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars.Rainfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to rainfall amounts.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.