Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands, warning of slippery roads and reduced visibility due to snowfall. Approximately five centimeters of snow is expected in Greater Victoria, with heavier snowfall anticipated in other parts of the Island. The wintry mix of weather conditions is expected to impact the South Coast of British Columbia over the next several days, with heavy snow and cold temperatures due to arctic air.
A special weather statement is in effect for Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands on Saturday, with the message from Environment Canada to expect slippery roads and reduced visibility.
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement from Saturday and into next week for several regions including Vancouver Island, the Southern Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound, Whistler, Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. “Be advised for sudden reduction in visibility in convective flurries if travelling around the South Coast. Accumulations are uncertain at this time as it will depend where the flurries develop but accumulating snow is likely in many areas this weekend,” it states.
Environment Canada says regions could experience temperatures dropping eight degrees Celsius below seasonal. Drivers in Woss woke up to snowy conditions, as shown in the webcam shot below. If you’re driving along Highway 19 between Campbell River and Port McNeill, be sure to check DriveBC for the latest updates.Highway 19 about 75 km southeast of Port McNeill and 128 km north of Campbell River, looking east.
SNOW VISIBILITY WEATHER WARNING ENVIRONMENT CANADA VANCOUVER ISLAND BRITISH COLUMBIA
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