Weather warnings have been issued for parts of BC, including Victoria and Vancouver, with a low-pressure system predicted to be rolling into the region on Saturday and leading to potentially damaging winds.
“Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches. Motorists, especially in high profile vehicles, may expect hazardous driving conditions on highways subject to strong crosswinds,” Environment and Climate Change Canada said in its alert Friday.
The area in red is under a wind warning, according to the weather service as of Friday afternoon. (ECCC)
Southeast winds are expected to gust between 70 km an hour, gusting up to 100 km an hour before they are expected to die down Saturday evening.
The warnings span from the Sunshine Coast, the west and east coasts of Vancouver Island, as far north as Cape Scott, and as far south as the US border. Whistler, central Vancouver Island, and Hope aren’t expected to feel the winds as strongly and are not within the warning area.
While earlier hints at potential snowfall haven’t made their way into the alert centre at the national weather service yet, it appears that steady rain will also be sticking around for some time, according to the seven-day forecast. Temperatures will also hover above zero degrees, leading to a soggy situation in low-lying areas.
ECCC
As of Friday afternoon, there were no cancellations on BC Ferries due to the upcoming windstorm.