Abbotsford, BC (WNews): Environment Canada has just issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Eastern Fraser Valley including Chilliwack.
Snow is expected to fall across Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley once again tonight into tomorrow.
Here’s the Alerts from Environment Canada for the Fraser Valley.
3:21 PM PST Friday 29 December 2017
Winter storm warning in effect for:
• Fraser Valley – central including Chilliwack
• Fraser Valley – east including Hope
Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.
Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through your local radio and television stations or Weatheradio.
2:48 PM PST Friday 29 December 2017
Snowfall warning in effect for:
• Coquihalla Highway – Hope to Merritt
• Highway 3 – Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass
Snowfall, with total amounts of 20 to 25 cm is expected.
A Pacific frontal system moving across southern BC is spreading
heavy snow over the region. Total snowfall accumulations up to 25 cm are expected over most southern highway passes before the snow tapers off to a few flurries Saturday morning.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. 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.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
ShiftIntoWinter.ca reminds drivers to know before you go. Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains.
Road conditions are available at www.drivebc.ca.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ec.tempetepacifique-pacificstorm.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.
12:53 PM PST Friday 29 December 2017
Freezing rain warning in effect for:
• Fraser Valley – west including Abbotsford
Significant ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring.
Another freezing rain storm for the Fraser Valley…
A strengthening storm just west of Washington State has brought freezing rain to western Fraser Valley this morning. Freezing rain will last through mid-evening before the wind shifts to onshore and precipitation becomes a rain/snow mix. Total freezing rain amount of up to 20 mm is expected by late this evening.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and extremely hazardous. Poor weather conditions are likely to contribute to long-lasting transportation delays. Beware of branches or electrical wires that could break under the weight of ice.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ec.tempetepacifique-pacificstorm.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.
