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Barrett Lake, BC

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YELLOW WARNING - SNOWFALL

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


Snow Continues over Central Interior B.C. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm. When: Now to this morning. Where: Bulkley Valley and the Lakes District, Stuart - Nechako, Prince George, Williston, Pine Pass, Cariboo including Quesnel and regions east of Williams Lake, McGregor, Yellowhead, Highway 16, Highway 97 Additional information: A frontal system continues tracking through interior of BC this morning bringing heavy snow. Precipitation will change to rain showers during the day as temperatures rise. Light to moderate rain on snow is expected over the mid elevations of mountainous terrain this afternoon and tonight. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

In effect for:

  • Lakes District
HIGHWAY 97 - PINE PASS
YELLOW WARNING - SNOWFALL

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


Snow Continues over Central Interior B.C. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm. When: Now to this morning. Where: Bulkley Valley and the Lakes District, Stuart - Nechako, Prince George, Williston, Pine Pass, Cariboo including Quesnel and regions east of Williams Lake, McGregor, Yellowhead, Highway 16, Highway 97 Additional information: A frontal system continues tracking through interior of BC this morning bringing heavy snow. Precipitation will change to rain showers during the day as temperatures rise. Light to moderate rain on snow is expected over the mid elevations of mountainous terrain this afternoon and tonight. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. The site 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 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 post reports on X using #BCStorm.

In effect for:

  • Highway 97 - Pine Pass

Current ConditionsObserved at: Smithers Airport

Light Snow

Light Snow

-2°C

Wind:
SE 17 km/h
More details
Temperature:
-2.4°C
Pressure:
100.1 kPa
Dew point:
-2.8°C
Visibility:
2 km
Humidity:
97%
Date:
Observed at:
Smithers Airport

ForecastForecast issued:

YELLOW WARNING - SNOWFALL

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


Snow Continues over Central Interior B.C. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm. When: Now to this morning. Where: Bulkley Valley and the Lakes District, Stuart - Nechako, Prince George, Williston, Pine Pass, Cariboo including Quesnel and regions east of Williams Lake, McGregor, Yellowhead, Highway 16, Highway 97 Additional information: A frontal system continues tracking through interior of BC this morning bringing heavy snow. Precipitation will change to rain showers during the day as temperatures rise. Light to moderate rain on snow is expected over the mid elevations of mountainous terrain this afternoon and tonight. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

In effect for:

  • Lakes District

Detailed ForecastForecast issued:

Chance of showers
Mon, 16 Mar
C
A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy near noon with 60 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Wind south 20 km/h becoming southwest 40 gusting to 70 near noon. High 9. UV index 2 or low.
Night: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60. Low zero.
Periods of rain
Tue, 17 Mar
C
Periods of rain. High plus 5.
Night: Periods of rain or snow. Low minus 2.
Cloudy
Wed, 18 Mar
C
Cloudy. High plus 5.
Night: Snow. Low minus 2.
Snow or rain
Thu, 19 Mar
C
Snow or rain. High 6.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low minus 5.
Chance of flurries
Fri, 20 Mar
C
A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries. High plus 4.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low minus 4.
Cloudy
Sat, 21 Mar
C
Cloudy. High plus 4.
Normals:
Max6°C.Min-5°C.
Sunrise:
7:40 PDT
Sunset:
19:33 PDT

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