'Long episode' of rain, rain, rain forecast for parts of B.C.

Environment Canada is warning B.C. to brace for another bout of rain, forecasting a "plume of tropical moisture"that will bring with it two to three days of prolonged precipitation.

Much of the South Coastincluding Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and the North Shoreis expected see "long episodes" ofheavy rain with up to 150 millimetrespossible on Thursday for Howe Sound.

Showers are then expected totaper off and head inland.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is predicted and hazardous driving conditions could result if temperatures drop below freezing.

High winds are also forecasted forthe Central Coast and North Vancouver Island, with gusts expected to reach 90 kilometres per hour before easing later this evening.