Melting snow and rain has become the focus of the weather story in the capital region as this week’s dump of snow continues to disappear.
After a chance of a few wet flurries, there will a shift to rain on Saturday that lasts for the duration of the weekend.
That could mean 10 to 20 millimetres of rain in the Victoria area, said Environment Canada meteorologist Armel Castellan.
“But on the outside coast, particularly near Zeballos, we’re talking about potentials of over 200 mm.”
He said there was a report of hail in Camosun/Lansdowne area this morning.
Castellan repeated the warning from municipal officials that snow in the capital region could clog drains and culverts on the streets.
“Even though it’s kind of on a melting trend here for the next couple of days, if there’s anything left on that front it won’t help the drainage so there could be some localized flooding there.”
Members of the public are asked to keep drains and culverts around their homes clear.
Castellan said normal temperatures for this time of year should return by late Saturday. Winds could pick up late Friday, he said.
He said he doesn’t anticipate more snow here in the near future.
Temperatures of 9 C are expected Saturday, Sunday and Monday, with a 70 per cent chance of showers both Sunday and Monday.
