A Canadian Heritage Moment amid yesterday's storm

The City of Abbotsford has downgraded the remaining 11 properties on Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert and has rescinded the existing Evacuation Alerts for 474 properties in Sumas Prairie.

A powerful atmospheric river is impacting B.C. this week, bringing staggering rainfall totals to parts of the province over the past 48 hours, with more rain expected.

Flights in and out of @FlyYYC have been put on hold temporarily as severe blizzard conditions sweep through the city and much of Alberta. Multiple crashes ensue, prompting closure of Highway 2 between Calgary and Airdrie. #ABstorm #ABwx #yycsnow

Abbotsford farmers are dealing with significant flooding for the second time in just a few years. Dairy farmer Matt Dykshoorn recalls the desperate efforts to save his livestock, the profound loss of animals, and the lasting toll these events take on farming communities. Watch

A cross-country low soon will impact Canada from coast to coast, bringing wintry impacts across nearly every province. The system has weather alerts spanning more than 4,600 km, stretching from Vancouver Island to Quebec’s North Shore.

The #BC River Forecast Centre has UPGRADED the Flood Watch to a Flood Warning for the #Coquitlam River downstream of Coquitlam Dam. Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers & potentially unstable riverbanks. More info: https://t.co/VoNY4i9htI #BCFlood

The City of Abbotsford has downgraded Evacuation Orders for 25 additional properties in Sumas Prairie. These properties remain on Evacuation Alert and should stay prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice, should conditions change.

The #BC River Forecast Centre has DOWNGRADED the Flood Warning to a Flood Watch for the North Shore Mountains. Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers & potentially unstable riverbanks. More info: https://t.co/VoNY4i9htI #BCFlood

Before you lace up your skates, it's crucial to know if the ice can support you. https://t.co/qq4QMWDubB

A look at floodwaters on the Sumas prairie this morn. Locals say, generally speaking, floodwaters have been receding for a few days but doing so slowly in many areas with poor drainage. More rain today could slow the drain, & delay the significant cleanup ahead #BCStorm #BCFloods

The #BC River Forecast Centre has ENDED the High Streamflow Advisory for Haida Gwaii & the North Coast including Kitimat, Prince Rupert and surrounding areas. For the latest Flood Watch & Warning information, visit: https://t.co/I8LHA8nI2I #BCFlood

A woman was killed by a falling tree in a Chilliwack, B.C., park Monday afternoon as the region was hit by strong winds, @UFVRD_RCMP say. Blustery conditions were peaking in Fraser Valley at the time of the incident Monday. #BCStorm #BCwx

The Weather Network's @ConnODonWeather reports on the impacts of a major atmospheric river event in British Columbia. Residents in North Vancouver use sandbags to protect their homes from the rapidly rising Seymour River, while farmers face a massive cleanup as floodwaters

The power is out for thousands in B.C.'s Lower Mainland Monday and flooding is expected in parts of the Fraser Valley and North Shore Mountains as another round of heavy rain batters the province. #BCstorm #BCwx

⛔️#BCHwy1 Closed in both directions between #YaleBC & #BostonBar due to rocks, trees, and hydro lines on the road. #HopeBC #FraserCanyon

Telus landline & cell services including 9-1-1 are currently unavailable in Hemlock Valley, Harrison Mills & Chehalis. In an emergency try to call 9-1-1. If service is not yet restored, get help from people nearby & go to the nearest emergency service. More info:

👋⛔️REMINDER - #BCHwy3 remains closed between #HopeBC and #ManningPark. While there is no estimated time of opening, crews are working around the clock to replace culverts and clean up debris. #CrowsnestHwy

In the North Van area along the Seymour River. Here's a look at how close the river is to resident Linda's property. She is sandbagging out of "respect for the river," but says she's seen worse in her time here since '88. #bcstorm #bcflood

Pineapple Express on the West Coast; Weather Bomb on the East Coast. Meteorological terms can be as varied as the weather! Flooding rain in BC. Blizzard conditions for Newfoundland. Full info on TV @weathernetwork this morning as both @NateTWN & @ConnODonWeather join #WeathernAM