Triple threat of rain, wet snow, and gusty winds building for B.C.
A strong low developing for Monday will bring a low-elevation snow threat to parts of B.C., among other wintry woes
Before the cold air moves into British Columbia later this week, the province must first endure a triple whammy of rain, snow, and gusty winds.
A low-elevation snowfall threat will accompany strong winds across the South Coast, with wet snow spreading across Vancouver Island through pre-dawn Monday.
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Areas away from the water and above 200 m in elevation stand the best shot of accumulating some wet snow, including Sayward, Port Alberni, Gold River, and Cumberland. Metro Vancouver even has a risk of a wintry mix later Monday, spilling into Monday evening, but no accumulations are expected below 200 m in elevation.
Folks in Victoria who have been looking forward to the snow will be disappointed as only cold rain is in the forecast for the province's capital.
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Although rainfall amounts will be quite high along western Vancouver Island, the main story will be the gusty winds ahead of the developing low.
Although winds will initially blow out of the southeast across Greater Victoria on Monday, there will be an abrupt shift to the southwest overnight Monday and into Tuesday morning. Some models highlight the potential for wind gusts to approach 90 km/h, a trend that forecasters will continue monitoring.
Stay with The Weather Network for more forecast information and updates as we monitor your weather across B.C.
