The B.C. River Forecast Centre (RFC) says job action by the province’s public sector workers may cause its forecasts to have a higher degree of uncertainty.

Both the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) and B.C.’s Union for Professionals (PEA) are currently on strike, which has affected the RFC’s data systems and work processes.

“Due to these impacts, RFC staff are unable to access the full range of information that is typically used to generate forecasts and advisories,” it said.

“As a result, current forecasts have a higher degree of uncertainty and should be interpreted with caution.”

This comes as Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and the Sunshine Coast are under a high streamflow advisory, with upwards of 70 millimetres of rain expected in the Lower Mainland.

“A strong storm syst

See Full Page