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BC Interior Braces for First Major Snowfall
28 Oct
Summary
- Environment Canada issued a weather alert for Kamloops and surrounding areas.
- Up to 10 cm of snow is expected at lower elevations by late Tuesday.
- A separate warning covers Highway 97 with potential for 25 cm of snow.
The British Columbia Interior is anticipating its first substantial snowfall at lower elevations as the season begins. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for areas including Kamloops, 100 Mile House, and parts of the Thompson and Chilcotin regions.
This statement warns of localized heavy snow pockets beginning late Tuesday, with potential accumulations of up to 10 centimetres. Snow levels are expected to drop rapidly to 600 metres, raising concerns about sudden visibility changes for drivers.
Meanwhile, a more severe snowfall warning is in place for Highway 97 in the Tetsa River area, northwest of Fort Nelson. This region could experience up to 25 centimetres of snow by Wednesday afternoon, making driving conditions challenging and potentially causing delays.
