Warning of more than 10cm of snowfall around Fort Nelson and Pine Pass

PINE PASS, B.C. — More than 10cm of snow is expected in Fort Nelson and through the Pine Pass today and overnight. 

Environment Canada has issued two ‘yellow’ warnings about the snowfall, predicting there will be between 10cm to 15cm starting from today, Sunday, March 15th, and continue until Monday morning, March 16th. 

Areas affected include Fort Nelson, Muncho Lake Park, Highway 97 and the Pine Pass, as well as Bulkley Valley and the Lakes, Stuart-Nechako, Prince George, Williston, McGregor and Highway 16. 

One of the warnings says even more than 15cm could fall north and west of Fort Nelson.

It says a “frontal system” is to cause the snow, but the precipitation may taper off or change to rain by tomorrow morning. 

A ‘yellow’ warning means there could be damage, disruption or health impacts because of the weather, but they will be moderate, localized or short-term. 

Drivers are cautioned to prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions, with roads and walkways difficult to navigate in the snowfall and visibility reduced. 

Find out more information at DriveBC, or check out the Shift Into Winter webpage for more winter driving tips. 

Environment Canada also asks people to report severe weather by sending an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or posting reports on X using #BCStorm.

More information on the warnings are available here.