Active AlertsWhistler

Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected.

When: Wednesday.

Where: Sea to Sky Highway north of Squamish, and Whistler.

Remarks: An incoming Pacific storm will bring heavy precipitation to the South Coast on Wednesday. Low freezing levels mean precipitation will fall as snow over the Sea to Sky highway and Whistler. Light snow will begin Wednesday morning with snowfall rates intensifying in the afternoon and persisting Wednesday night. Total snowfall accumulation will reach 10 to 20 cm by early Thursday morning.

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Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.

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.

Allow extra time for travel. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance. The site https://shiftintowinter.ca/ reminds drivers to know before you go. Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains.