Hourly Forecast - Clearwater

11:02 AM PST Tuesday 17 December 2024

What: Snowfall with total accumulations of 10 to 15 cm expected Where: Parts of the Kootenay and Columbia Districts. - When: This evening through Wednesday afternoon Hazards: - Sudden reductions in visibility during heavy snow - Accumulating snow or rain over snow, leading to slippery and slushy surfaces on highways, roads, walkways, and parking lots Remarks: A moisture-laden Pacific frontal system will bring heavy snow to parts of the southern BC interior tonight into Wednesday. North Thompson, Shuswap, East Kootenay, and West Columbia: Snow will intensify this evening and persist until Wednesday afternoon before easing as the system departs. Boundary, West Kootenay, Kootenay Lake, and Arrow Lakes - Slocan Lake : Snow will begin late this afternoon and may transition to rain by Wednesday morning, resulting in slushy road conditions. Precipitation will ease by Wednesday afternoon. There is still uncertainty regarding exact snowfall amounts and the timing of the snow-to-rain transition in each region. Snowfall warnings may be issued as the situation becomes clearer. Prepare for hazardous travel conditions and allow extra time to reach your destination. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.