Significant snowfall expected in Terrace, Thornhill and Kitimat, warns Environment Canada
Environment Canada is warning residents in Terrace, Thornhill, and Kitimat to prepare for 10 to 20 centimetres of snow, as a storm system moves into the area
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Terrace, Thornhill, and Kitimat, bracing the region for a significant storm system set to arrive tomorrow and intensify into the evening.
The federal weather agency predicts a substantial snowfall, ranging from 10 to 20 centimetres, across various locations including Kitimat, Terrace, along Highways 37 and 16, Rosswood, and Meziadin Junction.
This storm system, originating from the North Coast, is expected to bring snowfall starting before dawn on Saturday and continuing through the evening.
Environment Canada, in its latest weather alert, highlights the potential for rapidly accumulating snow, which is likely to complicate travel and reduce visibility, especially during heavy snowfall.
Adding to the complexity, a relatively warmer air mass is forecast to enter the region by Saturday evening, which may lead to a mix of snow and rain in some areas. This shift in weather conditions is anticipated to result in quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions, as temperatures in the area plunge.
Residents in Terrace, Thornhill, and Kitimat last experienced a significant snowstorm on Dec. 2, which left some areas buried in over 20 centimetres of snow.
The latest weather forecast for Terrace, released at 4:00 p.m. PDT, indicates temperatures hovering around the freezing point. Tonight, the forecast predicts cloudy skies with a 60 per cent chance of flurries, transitioning to light snow overnight and a low of minus one degree Celsius.
The outlook for tomorrow includes persistent snowfall throughout the day, expected to accumulate between 10 to 15 centimetres. The region will also experience winds up to 15 kilometres per hour, with steady temperatures near zero degrees Celsius and a wind chill of minus six in the morning.
As for tomorrow evening, the snowfall is expected to cease around midnight, followed by cloudy conditions and an additional two to four centimetres of snow. The temperature is projected to rise slightly to one degree Celsius by Sunday morning.
Residents are advised to prepare for challenging travel conditions.