A winter storm is on its way to hit British Columbia’s North Coast and Interior, bringing significant snowfall over the next few days, according to Environment Canada.
Residents in these regions should brace for up to 50 centimetres of snow. Stewart has accumulated 40 to 55 cm of snow after heavy snowfall since Tuesday night.
A brief break in the snow is expected today and Saturday, but another system will bring heavy snowfall starting Saturday evening. Total accumulations of 25 to 40 cm are expected by Monday morning.
On Monday, the snow will transition to a mix of snow and rain, eventually changing to rain. There is also a risk of freezing rain during this transition.
A rainfall warning is in effect for the central coast, where more than 150 mm of rain is expected before Saturday night. If you’re in this area, be prepared for some seriously wet conditions.
Meanwhile, BC’s Interior remains under snowfall warnings, many of which have been in place since earlier this week. However, there’s some good news — these snow warnings will begin to ease today as the storm system moves eastward.
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Environment Canada is advising drivers to exercise caution due to reduced visibility and rapidly changing road conditions from the heavy snow. This storm follows last week’s bomb cyclone, which caused powerful winds and widespread power outages across the province.