A winter storm has brought heavy snow to parts of central and northern British Columbia, with freezing rain expected as temperatures rise. Environment Canada warns of further accumulation of up to 40 centimeters in some areas, and has updated warnings for the Kitimat and Terrace regions.
A winter storm has dumped heavy snow over parts of central and northern British Columbia , and freezing rain is in the forecast as temperatures start to rise.
A warning from Environment Canada says additional accumulation of 25 to 40 centimetres is expected over inland areas of the north coast, including Stewart. The weather office says flurries are expected to shift to a mix of snow and rain later Monday, and there will be a risk of freezing rain during the transition.
Environment Canada has also updated its winter storm warning for the Kitimat and Terrace areas, which had been forecast to receive up to 50 centimetres of snow.The weather office has lifted a snowfall warning that had covered a large part of central B.C., including the Stewart-Nechako, Prince George and Quesnel areas, where accumulation of up to 15 centimetres of snow was expected on Sunday.
Winter Storm Heavy Snow Freezing Rain British Columbia Environment Canada
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Major Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow and Freezing Rain to British ColumbiaA significant winter storm is expected to hit central and northwest British Columbia, bringing up to 50 centimeters of snow in some areas, followed by freezing rain. Environment Canada warns of challenging driving conditions due to poor visibility and slippery roads.
Read more »
Heavy rain leads to flood warning for British Columbia's north coastKITIMAT, B.C. — British Columbia's River Forecast Centre has issued a flood warning for a stretch of the north coast that has been soaked with heavy rain since Wednesday.
Read more »
Heavy rain leads to flood warning for British Columbia's north coastKITIMAT, B.C. — British Columbia's River Forecast Centre has issued a flood warning for a stretch of the north coast that has been soaked with heavy rain since Wednesday.
Read more »
Heavy rain leads to flood warning for British Columbia's north coastKITIMAT, B.C. — British Columbia's River Forecast Centre has issued a flood warning for a stretch of the north coast that has been soaked with heavy rain since Wednesday.
Read more »
Snow, snow and more snow: Another 60 cm is expected in Sault overnightUp to 85 cm has fallen since Nov. 25, double the monthly average for all of November, says Environment Canada
Read more »
Winter storm watch issued as snow, heavy rain expected for B.C. coastA winter storm is moving over British Columbia's coast, bringing strong winds, heavy snow and freezing rain as snowfall warnings continue for much of the province's Interior.
Read more »