B.C.’s South Coast Prepares for First Major Snowfall of the Season

Environment Canada warns of heavy snow, cold arctic air, and dangerous travel conditions across the region this weekend.

Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for B.C.’s South Coast, with 10 to 20 centimetres of snow expected in Metro Vancouver and surrounding areas.
A special weather statement highlights arctic outflow conditions and blowing snow affecting Vancouver Island, the Southern Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound, and Fraser Valley.
Drivers are urged to use caution, ensure vehicles are winter-ready, and avoid unnecessary travel on high-elevation highways like the Sea to Sky and Coquihalla, where heavy snow and delays are anticipated.
Avalanche Canada warns of a significant increase in avalanche risk in the backcountry due to unstable snow layers formed during recent dry conditions.
TransLink and municipal authorities are mobilizing resources, including salting roads and equipping buses with deep-tread tires, to mitigate disruptions during the snowfall.