Cold and winter storm warnings have been posted for many parts of British Columbia.
Environment Canada says a cold air mass is expected to settle over much of the south coast Tuesday, bringing a mix of rain, snow and the risk of freezing rain to Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound and the Sea to Sky Highway, the east of Fraser Valley. , the Sunshine Coast and the central and eastern parts of Vancouver Island.
The meteorological office says strong Arctic winds with chill values near minus 20 are expected for parts of the inland North Shore, including Terrace and Kitimat, while a snowfall warning of up to 15 centimeters covers Atlin, Dease Lake and Teslin. .
It says periods of heavy snowfall are expected to affect travel conditions on the high-elevation sections of various highways beginning Tuesday and lasting through Thursday, with exact amounts of snowfall varying between mountain passes.
Storms are expected along parts of the Coquihalla Highway, the Okanagan Connector, Highway 3, and the Trans-Canada from Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass.
Environment Canada says that driving conditions can change quickly and warns that snow can reduce the visibility of drivers.
This Canadian Press report was first published on December 20, 2021.
Reference-www.nationalobserver.com