11:30 a.m.
Environment Canada has now declared a winter storm warning for the Pine Pass today (Nov. 7).
There's a chance the region could see 30 cm of snow at minimum that will continue to fall to 40 cm overnight.
A risk of freezing rain is also in the latest forecast and more snow is expected to fall ahead of the Remembrance Day long weekend, tapering off to flurries by Saturday (Nov. 9) night.
As a result, visibility along Highway 97 towards the Peace River region could be reduced suddenly.
Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.
Heads up! Periods of snow today and Friday with risk of freezing rain, followed by heavy snow and blowing snow Friday night and Saturday for #Highway97 - Pine Pass. Send your weather reports at #BCstorm. #DriveBC. https://t.co/TaoZeu65cF
— ECCC Weather British Columbia (@ECCCWeatherBC) November 7, 2019
7:45 a.m.
A special weather statement is in effect for the Pine Pass north of Prince George this morning (Nov. 7).
Environment Canada has placed the warning for Highway 97 heading through Williston and into the Peace River as a Pacific front is making its way through the region and could eventually evolve into an Arctic front.
As a result, there's expected to be a long period of snow mixed with rain and between 20 and 40 cm of accumulation by Saturday afternoon (Nov. 9).
The national agency says northern B.C.'s weather can change suddenly, especially in mountainous areas, and could lead to hazardous driving conditions.
Residents are being asked to check road conditions via Drive BC and to be prepared when heading out onto the highway.
Winter tires should be on all vehicles and adjust your speed according to the conditions.
A freezing rain warning also remains in effect for Prince George.
Freezing rain warning issued for #BulkeyValley, Stuart-Nechako and #PrinceGeorge tonight and Thursday morning. Risk of freezing rain elsewhere in central interior. https://t.co/TaoZeu65cF Send your weather reports at #BCstorm. #DriveBC
— ECCC Weather British Columbia (@ECCCWeatherBC) November 7, 2019
