UPDATE: Environment Canada ended its winter storm warning and snowfall warning at 6 a.m. Friday morning.
Original story:
A snowfall warning has been issued for Quesnel north, including the communities of Prince George, Vanderhoof, Burns Lake and Smithers, with total amounts of about 10 cm Thursday night.
The snow is expected along Highway 97 from Bear Lake to Link Creek, Carp Lake Provincial Park, McLeod Lake, Mackenzie, Fort St. James, and areas north of Prince George including Bear Lake.
“A storm system crossing the B.C. Interior will bring snow to the region beginning late this afternoon,” noted Environment Canada Thursday (March 7) Snow will continue through the night and is expected to ease early Friday morning.
Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.
A winter storm warning is in place for the north coast, with significant amounts of snow expected inland including Stewart, Terrace, and Kitimat from Thursday afternoon through to Friday afternoon.
“Snowfall accumulation 20 to 30 cm for Stewart and Terrace, 25 to 45 cm for Kitimat,” noted Environment Canada in the winter storm warning.
“A strong low pressure system is approaching the north coast (Thursday). Periods of snow began on Wednesday, but snow will intensify … as a warm front crashes into the coastline.”
The heaviest snowfall is expected Thursday night through Friday morning. Snowfall will taper off to a few flurries or mixed precipitation by Friday afternoon.
“There does remain some uncertainty with temperatures hovering near zero degrees on Friday. Therefore snowfall accumulation may be highly variable and dependent on precipitation rate and temperature.”
Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.