Værmelding for Loon Island

snowfall warning in effectAnother round of heavy snow. The next system will move north on Sunday. When: Today. Where: Prince George, Stuart - Nechako, Lakes District, Bulkley Valley, near the Cariboo Mountains, Yellowhead, McGregor, Williston, Pine Pass, and Yellowhead Highway - Tête Jaune Cache to the Alberta Border.Snowfall accumulations: 10 to 15 cm, except 15 to 25 cm for the southern sections of Bulkley Valley, Burns Lake, Fort St. James, and near Highway 97 north of Prince George.Remarks: An approaching Pacific frontal system is bringing another round of heavy snow. Total snowfall accumulations will range from 10 to 15 cm. Local accumulations of up to 25 cm are possible.The next system on Sunday will push most of the snow northward, towards Pine Pass. There is a risk of brief, localized freezing rain on Sunday and possibly Monday morning over the central interior regions. Prepare for slippery surfaces.A warming trend is expected starting on Monday. Freezing levels are expected to rise to 2000 to 2500 metres. Melting snow can give messy outdoor conditions early next week after several days of heavy snow.###Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #BCStorm.If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. For information on emergency plans and kits go to https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/.

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