Warnings from Environment Canada as heavy snow, freezing rain hit northern B.C.
Up to 40 cm of snow expected by Monday morning in inland sections of North Coast, forecaster says
A winter storm has dumped heavy snow over parts of B.C.'s North Coast, with freezing rain in the forecast as temperatures start to rise.
A warning from Environment Canada says the Terrace area could see as much as 50 centimetres of snow in total, with a risk of freezing rain, followed by rain.
The weather office says the messy winter mix is expected to shift to rain overnight Sunday as the storm system pushes inland, drawing in warm Pacific air.
The bulletin says the rapidly accumulating snow followed by rain or freezing rain would make driving difficult due to poor visibility and slippery conditions.
A separate warning for the Peace region and southern sections of the Fort Nelson area was issued Sunday afternoon. The forecaster said to expect freezing rain starting on Monday morning and continuing into the afternoon.
A snowfall warning also covered a large part of central B.C., including the Stewart-Nechako, Prince George and Quesnel areas, where accumulation of up to 15 centimetres of snow was expected by Sunday afternoon. The warning was lifted by midday.
The weather office says there is a risk of freezing rain Monday in the region.