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Babine River Corridor Park, BC

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YELLOW WARNING - SNOWFALL

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 15 cm is expected. When: Today. Where: Bulkley Valley. Additional Information: A frontal system crossing the B.C. interior continues to bring snow to the region today. Gusty winds will also generate reduced visibilities in drifting snow. Snowfall amounts will range from 10 to 15 cm and impact communities throughout the region and Highway 16. Snow will ease over the Smithers area later this afternoon. Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Allow extra time for travel. 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. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: Colour-coded Weather Alerts.

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  • Bulkley Valley
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HIGHWAY 97 - PINE PASS
YELLOW WARNING - SNOWFALL

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 15 cm is expected. When: Today. Where: Williston and Pine Pass. Additional Information: A frontal system will cross the region bringing a period of heavy snow today. Snow will ease later this afternoon. The heaviest snowfall is forecast for Pine Pass. Several more pulses of precipitation are on their way tonight and Sunday. Additional snowfall amounts are possible and there is an increasing risk of freezing rain. 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. Allow extra time for travel. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance. 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. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: Colour-coded Weather Alerts.

In effect for:

  • Highway 97 - Pine Pass
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Current ConditionsObserved at: Smithers Airport

Light Snow

Light Snow

-10°C

Wind:
SSE 17
gusts 27 km/h
Wind Chill:
-17
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Temperature:
-9.6°C
Pressure:
100.8 kPa
Dew point:
-12.0°C
Visibility:
2 km
Humidity:
83%
Date:
Observed at:
Smithers Airport
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ForecastForecast issued:

YELLOW WARNING - SNOWFALL

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 15 cm is expected. When: Today. Where: Bulkley Valley. Additional Information: A frontal system crossing the B.C. interior continues to bring snow to the region today. Gusty winds will also generate reduced visibilities in drifting snow. Snowfall amounts will range from 10 to 15 cm and impact communities throughout the region and Highway 16. Snow will ease over the Smithers area later this afternoon. Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Allow extra time for travel. 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. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: Colour-coded Weather Alerts.

In effect for:

  • Bulkley Valley
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Detailed ForecastForecast issued:

Snow
Today
-4°C
Snow ending late this afternoon then cloudy. Occasional drifting snow. Amount 5 cm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early this afternoon. High minus 4. Wind chill minus 17 this morning and minus 8 this afternoon.
Snow
Tonight
-4°C
Cloudy. Snow beginning after midnight. Amount 5 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature steady near minus 4. Wind chill near minus 8.
Snow
Sun, 14 Dec
0°C
Snow ending in the morning then cloudy. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 late in the morning. High zero. Wind chill minus 9 in the morning.
Night: Periods of snow or rain. Windy. Low plus 1.
Chance of showers
Mon, 15 Dec
1°C
Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High plus 1.
Night: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 4.
Snow
Tue, 16 Dec
-3°C
Snow. High minus 3.
Night: Snow. Low minus 6.
Chance of flurries
Wed, 17 Dec
-6°C
Cloudy with 70 percent chance of flurries. High minus 6.
Night: Periods of snow. Low minus 12.
Periods of snow
Thu, 18 Dec
-9°C
Periods of snow. High minus 9.
Night: Periods of snow. Low minus 14.
Periods of snow
Fri, 19 Dec
-13°C
Periods of snow. High minus 13.
Normals:
Max-4°C.Min-11°C.
Sunrise:
8:49 PST
Sunset:
15:56 PST

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