Following a stormy Friday that saw massive power outages and cancelled ferries, BC Hydro, the Government of Canada’s weather predictors and BC Ferries are warning of more interruptions in services and ferry cancellations. 

BC Hydro reported that at Friday’s peak storm activity, around 80,000 people across British Columbia had no power. As crews fixed power in some places, crews also had to deal with falling trees and branches causing more outages.

“Friday’s storm caused significant damage, and we’re preparing for more challenging weather in the days ahead,” said Whitney Deane, BC Hydro spokesperson. 

“Additional weather systems are expected through mid-week, and some of the winds could be more impactful than what we’ve seen so far.”

BC Ferries also announced Saturday that several sailings were being cancelled, with many more possible, due to the weather warnings. Ferries from Tsawwassen to the Southern Gulf Islands were cancelled due to high winds and wave height in the Strait of Georgia.

As of 10 a.m. Saturday morning, the Government of Canada’s weather warnings were at the Yellow Warning for wind.

The warning said that damaging winds were expected, going up to 90 km/h in the evening in the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley area. The conditions are expected to last until Sunday morning. 

Environment Canada warns that the strong winds could knock out utilities, damage roofs, fences, branches and trees. They warn of a risk of injury due to flying debris.