B.C. highways could be hit by snowfall during long weekend
The Victoria Day Long Weekend is upon us, and if you’re planning on doing any driving on some major B.C. highways, you might want to tread carefully.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a few special weather statements thanks to falling freezing levels that could lead to snowfall.
The three statements include the Coquihalla Highway, the Okanagan Connector and Highway 3.
According to ECCC, the special weather statement is in effect between now and Sunday morning.
For Allison Pass, Pennask and Coquihalla Summits, ECCC says, “Falling freezing levels in combination with upper level instability and moisture will bring the possibility of snowfall accumulations to Allison Pass and the Pennask and Coquihalla Summits through this long weekend.”
ECCC is warning drivers to watch their speed in the event of deteriorating conditions.
“Weather in the mountains can change suddenly, resulting in hazardous driving conditions,” ECCC adds.
While the conditions could look a bit slippery on B.C. highways, for Vancouver, the weather is going to be a mixed bag this long weekend.
On Friday, ECCC is advising the public of a risk of thunderstorms in the Vancouver area, along with some gusty winds. There’s also a risk of thunderstorms on Friday evening.
Saturday looks like much of the same, except the chance of thunderstorms is in the morning. Winds are expected to stay gusty on Saturday, too.
The weather is forecast to clear up on Sunday and Victoria Day Monday, with a chance of showers on Monday night. Early into next week, temperatures are expected to rise into the low 20s.
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