Winter isn’t done with Metro Vancouver just yet.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Metro Vancouver as more snow enters the forecast.
“A cold, unstable air mass is bringing a risk of snow down to sea level. Accumulations will be highly variable over short distances and will impact the Tuesday morning commute,” says Environment Canada.
Snowfall totals of a trace to 4 cm are expected near sea level, with around 5 cm or more possible over higher terrain such as the North Shore. The Sea to Sky Highway north of Squamish and including Whistler is forecast to receive 5 to 15 cm by Tuesday evening.
“North of Squamish, precipitation is likely to remain as snow throughout the day on Tuesday and Tuesday evening, generating higher total snowfall accumulations for the Sea to Sky Highway and Whistler,” adds the weather agency. “Inland areas, especially higher elevation roads of Vancouver Island are also at risk of wet flurries and additional accumulations continuing Tuesday afternoon.”
Flurries are also possible Wednesday morning but is “likely to be confined to neighbourhoods and roadways over higher terrain”.
Drivers should allow extra time for travel and prepare for potentially challenging conditions, including reduced visibility due to heavy flurries.
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