Snowfall, winter storm warnings cover nearly all of B.C.

25 Feb 2023 | Canada | 120 |
Snowfall, winter storm warnings cover nearly all of B.C.

Snowfall and winter storm warnings are blanketing nearly all of British Columbia on Saturday.

From the Peace River region in the northeast, through the Cariboo and Okanagan, and down to the South Coast, Environment Canada projected that between 10 and 30 centimetres of snow would fall by Sunday morning.

“A significant weather system will push across the South Coast this weekend, bringing widespread snow to the region,” the national weather agency said Saturday.

“Periods of light snow will start this afternoon and intensify to heavy snow this evening.”

Here is an updated look at the snow related weather warnings in effect for this weekend. Be prepared for heavy snowfall and poor travel conditions. Check your forecasts and alerts. @DriveBC #BCstorm

Alerts: https://t.co/tP8B42bYCj
Forecasts: https://t.co/HAVsUxlqiU pic.twitter.com/g8TdlqBgXx

— ECCC Weather British Columbia (@ECCCWeatherBC) February 25, 2023

NEW – It is cold in Victoria. #bcpoli pic.twitter.com/LXxP5ANrHZ

— Richard Zussman (@richardzussman) February 24, 2023

Environment Canada said that for most regions in B.C., the snow would ease early Sunday.

“For southern sections of Metro Vancouver, heavy snow is expected to transition to rain overnight, with total snowfall amounts near 10 to 20 cm,” it said.

Regions under a snowfall warning include:

Regions under a winter storm warning include:

“A frontal system over the Gulf of Alaska will bring snow at times heavy to the B.C. Interior,” Environment Canada said. “Heavy snow will continue before tapering off to periods of light snow on Sunday.”

For Southern Interior mountain passes, snowfall amounts could range between 25 and 40 cm for the Trans-Canada and Highway 3, and between 20 and 35 cm for the Coquihalla.

Winter Storm Warning
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
Northern Cariboo including Quesnel, Prince George
until Sunday morning.
Snowfall accumulation: 25 to 30 cm
Heavy snow creates slippery roads and dangerous driving conditions. Reduced visibility.#drivebc @tranbc pic.twitter.com/rjdISuTWKB

— Emcon Quesnel (@EmconQuesnel) February 25, 2023

“Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve,” Environment Canada advised. “Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.”

For the latest highway conditions throughout the province, visit DriveBC.

by Global News