Environment Canada issues snowfall warning for B.C.'s North Coast
Environment Canada is warning that Terrace, Thornhill and Kitimat could see up to 20 centimetres of snow from Tuesday to Wednesday
Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for British Columbia's North Coast, including the communities of Terrace, Thornhill, and Kitimat, on Monday afternoon, with the forecast predicting significant snowfall from Tuesday morning through to Wednesday morning.
The national weather agency indicated that a potent Pacific weather system is set to impact the north coast inland sections, leading to substantial snow accumulation.
"A Pacific weather system will bring a snowstorm to the north coast inland sections starting Tuesday morning," Environment Canada said in the weather advisory.
The weather agency said Terrace is expected to receive 10 to 15 centimetres of snow, while Kitimat could see 10 to 20 centimetres. Further northwest of Terrace, Environment Canada expects Stewart to be hardest hit, with 15 to 25 centimetres of snow expected when all is said and done.
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The impending snowfall is anticipated to pose challenges for road navigation in the region.
"Roads may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow," Environment Canada said.
Environment Canada said that reduced visibility, attributed to "northerly outflow winds giving local blowing snow conditions," could further complicate travel and outdoor activities for at least 24 hours.
The advisory indicates that snowfall is expected to ease by Wednesday morning, offering a reprieve from the inclement weather conditions.
Environment Canada issues snowfall warnings when 15 centimetres of snow or more falls within 12 hours or less. So far this winter, the weather agency has issued a snowfall warning for Terrace, Thornhill and Kitimat at least three times.