Snowfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound, Chilcotin
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Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound, and Chilcotin regions of British Columbia, saying snow will arrive late in the evening on Saturday.
The forecaster says that in Metro Vancouver, precipitation will initially start as wet snow at higher elevations Saturday evening, before cooler temperatures set in and the amount of snowfall increases.
Wet snow is likely for places at sea level, but those at higher elevations — 100 metres above sea level — will see up to five centimetres of snow accumulate. The highest elevations will see up to 10 centimetres of accumulation.
In Howe Sound, just north of Metro Vancouver, 15 centimetres of snow is expected before wet snow starts on Sunday afternoon.
The Chilcotin region, in the central Interior, will see "heavy snow" until Sunday night.
"Snow will be heaviest with 20 centimetres or more closest to the mountains affecting Tatlayoko Lake and Heckman Pass," reads the warning from Environment Canada. "Anahim Lake and Puntzi will get closer to 10 centimetres."
The forecaster says that drivers should be prepared for conditions to change rapidly during snowfall, and that surfaces could become more slippery as a result.
If the visibility drops, the forecaster says, drivers should watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop frequently.
The public transit network for Metro Vancouver also said Saturday afternoon that it was preparing for potential snow in the region.
TransLink says it is calling in extra staff, plus changing operations such as replacing articulated buses with 40-foot or 12-metre buses, which it says are better for steep and slippery areas.
It might also run SkyTrain trains through the night if snowfall is heavy, in order to keep tracks clear.
"TransLink customers are encouraged to dress for the elements and use proper footwear to avoid slips and falls," said the network in an advisory.
"To prepare for snowfall, transit riders are encouraged to build in extra travel time and plan commutes using Trip Planner."
Environment Canada's snowfall warning comes on the heels of a large windstorm, with gusts of up to 100 km/h, that caused nearly 200,000 people to lose power overnight on Friday.
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