Snowstorm could bring up to 20 cm to Metro Vancouver starting tonight
Metro Vancouver is in for a major blast of winter as Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issues a snowfall warning for the region.
According to the weather agency, you could see anywhere between 10 cm and 20 cm of snow, depending on where you live.
“A Pacific low-pressure system is expected to bring widespread snow to the south coast tonight into Wednesday. Snow may become mixed with rain over Greater Victoria on Wednesday afternoon before easing late in the afternoon or early evening,” says ECCC.
In addition to the snow, there is also a risk of freezing rain tonight in southern sections near the US border.
Drivers are also being reminded that highways and roads could become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
The snow shouldn’t stick around too long as the temperature is expected to start climbing later this week.
Forecast for Vancouver (ECCC)
The provincial government has also sent out a release saying maintenance contractors will be out in full force, applying brine and abrasives, and clearing snow as it accumulates.
As for local bridges, the cable collar systems on the Port Mann and Alex Fraser bridges will be in operation as necessary.