Environment Canada warns of a low-pressure system bringing steady precipitation and potential for significant snowfall to British Columbia's south coast this week.
Environment Canada anticipates wintry conditions will sweep across British Columbia's south coast this week. A low-pressure system is on track to impact the region, ushering in a period of steady precipitation starting Thursday afternoon. The weather office predicts wet snow accumulation over higher elevations, with some areas potentially receiving around four centimeters by Friday morning. As temperatures ascend, the precipitation is expected to transition from snow to rain.
The weekend forecast presents a stark contrast, with frigid temperatures descending starting Friday night. This chill is attributed to the influx of cold Arctic air mingling with Pacific moisture. Environment Canada acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding snowfall amounts over the weekend but assures that warnings will be issued as the situation evolves. Adding to the forecasted precipitation, a rainfall warning has been issued for the northern stretches of Metro Vancouver and the western Fraser Valley, with an anticipated 50 millimeters by Friday night. The Sea to Sky Highway, traversing between Squamish and Whistler, has been placed under a snowfall warning, with predictions of up to 20 centimeters. Snowfall warnings have also been issued for the Kootenay Pass, where up to 30 centimeters are expected, beginning Thursday and gradually diminishing by Saturday morning, and the Yellowhead region, anticipating 10 to 15 centimeters by Thursday night
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