Winds exceeding 110 km/h have been recorded on Vancouver Island as Environment Canada issues wind warnings for exposed coastal sections. The storm is also expected to bring up to 15 cm of snow to the north coast and northern Interior, potentially making travel difficult.
VANCOUVER — Winds approaching 140 km/h have been hitting Vancouver Island weather stations after Environment Canada issued the latest in a series of wind warnings for the B.C. coast.
The weather agency forecast southeast winds up to 90 km/h, but winds exceeding 110 km/h were recorded at several stations Thursday morning, including Solander Island where peak gusts reached 136 km/h. It says heavy snowfall is expected before tapering Thursday evening and is warning drivers that the conditions may make travel difficult.
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