Active AlertsWillow River, BC

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Thu 5:18 AM Feb. 26
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

What:
A prolonged period of gusty winds.

When:
Today.

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 this morning. Winds will further intensify later this morning as a cold front associated with the system begins to pass through the region. This will bring westerly winds gusting up 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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