Værmelding for Sophy Island

winter storm warning in effectHeavy snow, freezing rain and heavy rain this weekend.What:- Kitimat Area: 20 to 30 cm of snow with freezing rain, followed by 10 to 15 mm of rain.- Terrace Area: 20 to 30 cm of snow over 36 hours with a risk of freezing rain, followed by rain.- Nass Valley: 30 cm of snow with freezing rain.When:Now to Sunday evening.Where:Terrace, Kitimat, Laxgalts'ap, GitwinksihlkwAdditional information:Kitimat Area: As a low pressure system moves inland today, warmer air will be drawn up Douglas Channel and the snow will become mixed with freezing rain this morning. Another frontal system arrives tonight, providing further warming, which will result in the change from snow mixed with freezing rain to freezing rain this evening and then to rain overnight.Terrace & Nass Valley Areas: Snow will continue this morning and ease off briefly this afternoon, with an additional 5 to 10 cm of snow forecast by afternoon. Another frontal system arrives tonight, bringing more moisture and providing further warming. This will bring 5 to 10 cm of snow or more as well as the risk of freezing rain. The messy winter mix will change to rain Sunday night as the frontal system pushes inland and draws warm Pacific air further into the north coast.###Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break.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.Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

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