Heavy rain is forecast for much of the Lower Mainland Tuesday as the moist frontal system over the B.C. coast stays put.

Rainfall amounts could vary from 50 millimetres up to 80 millimetres with the highest amount likely near Howe Sound, according to the weather warning from Environment Canada Feb. 7.

鈥淭he rain will taper off to a few showers this afternoon with the passage of the system鈥� through Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, with heavy snow on the way today and tonight for the Coquihalla Highway from a winter storm.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas of the mainland are possible. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

The rainfall warning is in effect for:

Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster

Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver

Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge

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