B.C.: Pacific moisture increases chance for low elevation snow this weekend
Rain and snow are forecast with a pulse of Pacific moisture this weekend in British Columbia, with snow chances even creeping into parts of the Lower Mainland
An active and wet pattern will continue for the B.C. coast as we head through the mid-month mark. Temperatures will also be colder-than-normal, so snow levels will be low enough to bring an abundance of snow to ski areas.
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This will help to put a dent in the major deficits in alpine snowpack, but could have a significant impact on travel through mountain passes at times, as well.
Snow is also possible in some parts of the Lower Mainland this weekend, with some areas picking up a quick few centimetres, as temperatures hover near the freezing mark.
Low elevation snow chances for the Lower Mainland this weekend
A weak system will move into southern B.C. during the pre-dawn hours on Saturday. Temperatures at sea level will sit between 1-2°C, staying closer to the freezing mark just above the surface.
As a result, low elevation snow is possible for parts of the Lower Mainland, including Burnaby, Port Coquitlam, and Mission, where a few quick centimetres could fall.
Snowfall amounts and location are difficult to forecast, with such a wide ranging elevation difference in such a short distance.
Temperatures will slowly rise by a couple of degrees throughout the day, but still remaining below seasonal.
Heavy rain is forecast to fall through Sunday, with some coastal areas in line to pick up between 40-80 mm.
The colder-than-normal temperatures are likely across western Canada through early next week, but then temperatures will begin to trend milder.
Be sure to check back for the latest weather updates across British Columbia.