Winter storm warning for Howe Sound

A system will advance towards the south coast today. Snow is expected to develop across Howe Sound, Sea to Sky Highway - Squamish to Whistler, and Whistler this afternoon. The snow will intensify and become heavy at times this evening. The heavy snow is expected to continue through the night with snowfall of 20 to 35 cm expected by Wednesday.

Heavy snow will change to rain for Howe Sound including Squamish Wednesday morning as inflow brings warmer air to the region. Snow will persist North of Squamish along the Sea-to-Sky up to Whistler all day Wednesday.

Precipitation will ease Wednesday evening as the system moves out of the region.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

Details: 

• Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
• Heavy snow tonight and Wednesday
• Locations: Howe Sound, Sea to Sky Highway - Squamish to Whistler, Whistler
• Timespan: This afternoon through Wednesday
• Snowfall accumulation: 20 to 35 cm.

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.

More details on the alert are available here.

Visit our webpage for information on snow clearing. 

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December 21, 2021