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Yellow Warning - Snowfall

Issued at Wed 8:36 PM Feb. 25

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

What: A long period of snowfall with total amounts of 20 to 40 cm is expected. When: Now through Thursday evening. Where: - North Columbia and Kinbasket. Additional information: A frontal system is bringing an extended period of snow, at times heavy, to the region. The amounts will be highly variable as the temperature is forecast to hover near or slightly above zero; however due to high snowfall rates we can expect accumulations between 20 to 40 cm of snow by Thursday evening. The most significant snowfall is expected overnight tonight and into Thursday morning. ### Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

Full details

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Wed 8:45 PM Feb. 25

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

What:
A prolonged period of gusty winds.

When:
Now through Thursday.

Where:
- Prince George
- Quesnel
- Highway 16 from Tete Jaune Cache to the Alberta Border

Additional information:
A strong low pressure system will bring a prolonged period of gusty winds to the Central Interior of B.C. Southerly winds will continue gusting up to 70 km/h throughout the night. Winds will further intensify early Thursday morning as a cold front associated with the system begins to pass through the region. This will bring westerly winds gusting to 80 km/h. Winds will ease in the evening as the low pressure moves out of the region. Wind warnings will be issued as necessary.

Local utility outages are possible. Secure loose objects.

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Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

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