The notice from Environment Canada says it all: “A long period of heavy snow will continue.”
So, get out your snow shovels as the following areas will be getting a good dump of the white stuff:
- Communities along Highway 16 from Fraser Lake to McBride including Vanderhoof and Prince George
- Communities along Highway 97 from McLeese Lake to Bear Lake including Quesnel
- Fort St. James
- Northern Cariboo Mountains including Wells and Barkerville
- Yellowhead and Yellowhead Highway – Tête Jaune Cache to the Alberta Border
The snow will continue through Wednesday.
Total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 40 cm are expected with near zero visibility in heavy snow.
A Pacific frontal system has stalled over the BC Interior giving us the prolonged snow event. Heavy snow is ongoing and will persist through Wednesday.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.