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Metro Vancouver is likely in for another lashing of rain and wind Saturday.
Environment and Climate Change Canada posted a special weather statement early in the morning, saying the region can expect heavy rain and strong winds during the day and overnight.
The federal weather agency warns there could be reduced visibility and water pooling on the roads.
High winds may cause tree branches to break and lead to power outages.
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Meteorologists say light rain will start in the morning over Howe Sound and Metro Vancouver and become heavier near noon, with up to 40 millimetres expected before the heavy rain tapers to showers Sunday morning.
Strong southeast winds gusting to 70 km/h will develop over areas near Strait of Georgia and Boundary Bay this afternoon and then ease tonight, according to the statement.
Meantime, two highway alerts remain in effect for snow on the Coquihalla and Sea to Sky highways.
The agency says up to 15 centimetres of snow is expected overnight Saturday on routes from Hope to Merritt and on the Okanagan Connector from Merritt to Kelowna.
Up to 15 centimetres of snow is expected over the Sea to Sky Highway north of Squamish to Whistler on Saturday evening.
The agency says the weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
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