Heavy rain was observed on central Vancouver Island yesterday (3 Jan 2012) with 5.24 inches observed in the 12 hours from 10 AM to 10 PM PST at Estevan Point. The 24-hour total reported at 4 AM today was 7.13 inches at that location. The Wikanninish Inn near Tofino reported 8.96 inches of rain on calendar day 3 January 2012.