Today
Low10°C
Rain
100% chance of precipitation
High 10°C · Low 6°C
Vancouver outdoor fall risk forecast
Icy sidewalk risk for seniors, updated throughout the day.
Next 24 hours
Low
No ice expected. Temperatures stay above freezing.
Right now
9°C
Mainly sunny
Feels like 7°C
Updated Wednesday 5:12 p.m. PDT
Hour by hour
Each bar shows the outdoor fall risk for that hour.
- 9°C 5 p.m. Low. Mainly sunny
- 9°C 6 p.m. Low. Partly cloudy
- 9°C 7 p.m. Low. Partly cloudy
- 8°C 8 p.m. Low. Light rain
- 8°C 9 p.m. Low. Light rain
- 7°C 10 p.m. Low. Light rain
- 6°C 11 p.m. Low. Light rain
- 6°C midnight Low. Rain
- 7°C 1 a.m. Low. Light rain
- 6°C 2 a.m. Low. Light rain
- 6°C 3 a.m. Low. Light rain
- 6°C 4 a.m. Low. Cloudy
- 8°C 5 a.m. Low. Cloudy
- 7°C 6 a.m. Low. Light rain
- 7°C 7 a.m. Low. Rain
- 7°C 8 a.m. Low. Rain
- 6°C 9 a.m. Low. Rain
- 6°C 10 a.m. Low. Light rain
- 7°C 11 a.m. Low. Light rain
- 8°C noon Low. Rain
- 9°C 1 p.m. Low. Rain
- 9°C 2 p.m. Low. Rain
- 9°C 3 p.m. Low. Rain
- 9°C 4 p.m. Low. Light rain
Coming days
Tomorrow
Low9°C
Rain
100% chance of precipitation
High 9°C · Low 6°C
Friday
Low7°C
Rain
100% chance of precipitation
High 7°C · Low 6°C
Saturday
Low11°C
Light rain
65% chance of precipitation
High 11°C · Low 5°C
Sunday
Low10°C
Sunny
High 10°C · Low 6°C
Monday
Low11°C
Mostly cloudy
High 11°C · Low 7°C
Tuesday
Low12°C
Mainly sunny
High 12°C · Low 8°C
Staying safe today
- Wear footwear with good grip, even on clear days.
- Use handrails on stairs and steps.
- Keep a charged phone or your medical alert button with you when you go out.
SecurMEDIC in Vancouver, British Columbia
Medical alert systems in Vancouver: help at the press of a button
When freezing rain hits Vancouver, a fall on the front steps can leave an older adult unable to reach a phone. With a SecurMEDIC emergency panic button, help is one press away, day or night.
- 100% Canadian since 2009
- No long-term contract
- 24/7 Emergency Response by Real People in Canada
- Canada-wide coverage
Three ways to stay protected in Vancouver
- Home medical alert device SmartSAFE Home™ with automatic fall detection, for seniors who spend most of their day at home.
- Mobile medical alert pendant SmartSAFE PLUS™, a waterproof SOS pendant for errands, appointments and walks around Vancouver.
- Medical alert watch with fall detection SmartSAFE EC100™, a waterproof, discreet watch that looks like an everyday watch.
Fall detection does not detect every fall, and false alerts can occur. Press the button whenever you need help.
Other cities in British Columbia
How the Outdoor Fall Index works
Several times a day we get the latest forecast for each city and look for the weather that makes sidewalks dangerous: freezing rain and drizzle, ice pellets, rain on frozen ground, thaws followed by a refreeze, and wet or heavy snow. Uncertain precipitation counts for less. Official freezing-rain and winter-storm alerts raise the rating automatically.
The four levels
- Low Mostly clear walking; isolated icy patches possible.
- Moderate Slippery spots likely; take extra care.
- High Icy sidewalks likely; avoid unnecessary trips on foot.
- Extreme Dangerous ice; stay indoors if you can.
Questions and answers
What is the outdoor fall risk forecast?
It is a daily rating, from Low to Extreme, of how likely sidewalks, steps and parking lots are to be icy or slippery in your city. It is designed for older adults and their caregivers, because falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian seniors.
Where does the weather data come from?
Forecasts and weather alerts come from Environment Canada and OpenWeather and are refreshed several times a day. SecurMEDIC calculates the outdoor fall risk rating from that data.
Is the rating a guarantee?
No. Conditions can vary from street to street, and snow clearing and salting make a big difference. Always look at the ground in front of you, and follow local alerts and public health advice.
What should I do if an older relative falls?
If they may be hurt, call 9-1-1 and don't try to lift them. Keep them warm and stay with them. A medical alert device lets someone who lives alone call for help even if they can't reach a phone.
The Outdoor Fall Index is general public information based on weather forecasts. It is not a guarantee of ground conditions or medical advice. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Weather data provided by Environment Canada and OpenWeather.