Codice:
Snowfall warning in effect for:
More snow expected beginning tonight.
A Pacific front reaching the British Columbia coast tonight will spread snow to the south coast.
Snow will continue through Sunday. The Arctic air that has been with us for nearly two weeks will
finally be flushed out by milder Pacific air.
Snow will gradually change to rain beginning Sunday night.
As usual, snowfall will be highly variable;
10 to 20 cm of snow is expected before changing to rain
Sunday night with the higher amounts expected inland and over higher terrain. Coastal sections of
Vancouver Island may see closer to 5 to 10 cm of snow.
For Metro Vancouver and most south coast areas a complete change-over to rain is likely by Monday
morning. From Squamish to Whistler the temperatures will remain low enough that snow may persist
into Monday morning bringing possible snowfall totals of 20 to 30 cm. For the Fraser Valley, the mild
Pacific air will combine with below freezing surface temperatures resulting in snow changing to freezing
rain Sunday night. Howe Sound and inland communities of Vancouver Island including Port Alberni will
also be at risk for freezing rain during the change-over.
Moderate rainfall in combination with melting snow could cause localized flooding on Monday.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to
accumulating snow. Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow.
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