Active AlertsMeziadin Junction, BC

Atmospheric river brings significant snow followed by rain.

Where:
North Coast - Inland including Stewart.

What and when:
-30 to 40 cm total snow accumulation by this afternoon
-30 to 50 mm of rain this afternoon through Saturday night
-Risk of freezing rain late this morning to early afternoon today
-Southerly winds of 30 to 50 km/h this afternoon and tonight

Remarks: An atmospheric river continues to impact the North Coast today bringing significant precipitation over a 36 hour period. Temperatures are cold enough that heavy snowfall continues this morning. Precipitation will transition to rain this afternoon and remain as rain through the weekend. A brief risk of freezing rain is possible during the transition. 25 cm of snow was received overnight and a further 10 cm this morning. Another 5 cm is possible from late this morning until the precipitation turns to rain.

Strong, gusty southerly winds may funnel up the fjord this afternoon and tonight.

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Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate. Travel will likely be challenging.

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Consider postponing non-essential travel and outdoor activities until conditions improve. Prepare for some disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.