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SNOWFALL WARNING

Snowfall Warning in effect for:
  • Kootenay Lake

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected. Where: West Kootenay - Rossland, Trail, and higher elevations, Kootenay Lake - southern sections including Creston, Elk Valley - near Fernie When: Tonight and Thursday morning. Remarks: Moisture is being pumped up into the Kootenays from the south and is running into cold air being pushed down from the north creating periods of heavy snow over the region. The heaviest snowfall is expected after midnight tonight and into early Thursday morning. By mid morning the snow will have tapered to a few flurries or showers. Total snowfall amounts will vary significantly with elevation; higher elevations will see total amounts between 20 to 25 centimetres whereas lower elevations can expect closer to 15 centimetres. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected. 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.

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HIGHWAY 3 - PAULSON SUMMIT TO KOOTENAY PASS
SNOWFALL WARNING

Snowfall Warning in effect for:
  • Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected. Where: Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. When: Tonight and into Thursday morning. Remarks: Moisture is being pumped up into the region from the south and is running into cold air being pushed down from the north creating periods of heavy snow for the highway. The heaviest snowfall is expected after midnight tonight and into Thursday morning. Between 15 to 25 centimetres of snow is expected by the time the snow tapers off to a few flurries Thursday morning. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. The site shiftintowinter.ca reminds drivers to know before you go. Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains. Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected. Road conditions are available at drivebc.ca. 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.

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Current ConditionsObserved at: Nelson

1°C

Wind:
E 12 km/h
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Temperature:
1.3°C
Pressure:
101.7 kPa
Dew point:
0.5°C
Humidity:
94%
Date:
Observed at:
Nelson
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ForecastForecast issued:

SNOWFALL WARNING

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected. Where: West Kootenay - Rossland, Trail, and higher elevations, Kootenay Lake - southern sections including Creston, Elk Valley - near Fernie When: Tonight and Thursday morning. Remarks: Moisture is being pumped up into the Kootenays from the south and is running into cold air being pushed down from the north creating periods of heavy snow over the region. The heaviest snowfall is expected after midnight tonight and into early Thursday morning. By mid morning the snow will have tapered to a few flurries or showers. Total snowfall amounts will vary significantly with elevation; higher elevations will see total amounts between 20 to 25 centimetres whereas lower elevations can expect closer to 15 centimetres. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected. 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.

In effect for:
  • Kootenay Lake
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Detailed ForecastForecast issued:

Snow
Tonight
1°C
Snow. Amount 5 to 10 cm except 15 cm over southern sections. Temperature steady near plus 1.
Periods of snow or rain
Thu, 21 Nov
3°C
Periods of snow ending near noon then cloudy with 30 percent chance of rain showers. Snow level rising to 1100 metres near noon. Snowfall amount 2 cm except 5 cm over southern sections. High plus 3.
Night: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain showers in the evening then 60 percent chance of wet flurries or rain showers late in the evening and after midnight. Snow beginning after midnight. Snow level near valley bottom. Temperature steady near plus 2.
Snow or rain
Fri, 22 Nov
5°C
Snow or rain. High plus 5.
Night: Showers. Low plus 4.
Periods of rain
Sat, 23 Nov
7°C
Periods of rain. High 7.
Night: Cloudy with 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Low plus 1.
Chance of flurries or rain showers
Sun, 24 Nov
5°C
Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. High plus 5.
Night: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 4.
Cloudy
Mon, 25 Nov
0°C
Cloudy. High zero.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low minus 4.
A mix of sun and cloud
Tue, 26 Nov
0°C
A mix of sun and cloud. High zero.
Normals:
Max3°C.Min-3°C.
Sunrise:
7:10 PST
Sunset:
15:57 PST

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