Værmelding for South Rocks

winter storm warning in effectStrong winds, heavy rain, heavy snow, and freezing rain is expected.What:10 to 20 cm of snow inland, followed by a period of freezing rain then heavy rain. Up to 70 mm of rain for Prince Rupert Saturday night and Sunday.When:Highway 16 - Rainbow Summit to Kasiks: Today through to Sunday.Prince Rupert, Port Edward: Saturday night through to Sunday.Where:Highway 16 - east of Rainbow Summit to Kasiks: Heavy snow, freezing rain then rainPrince Rupert, Port Edward: Heavy rain tonight and SundayHazards:- Difficult driving conditions due to rapidly accumulation snow- Icing from freezing rain may impact infrastructure and result in slippery surfaces- Rain on snow may result in water pooling and localised floodingAdditional information:A low pressure system will continue to impact the north coast today. While coastal regions including Prince Rupert will likely only see some light rain today, heavy snow is falling along Highway 16 east of Rainbow Summit. As the low pressure system moves inland today, heavy snow could transition to freezing rain along Highway 16.Another frontal system arrives late this afternoon, providing further warming, which will result in the change from freezing rain to rain. This frontal system will bring heavy rain and strong winds to coastal areas, including Prince Rupert Saturday night and Sunday.###Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays.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.Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

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