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British Columbia weather: Cold front to bring high winds and snow
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Eastern Fraser Valley, Okanagan, and Cariboo regions in British Columbia, forecasting a sharp cold front and fall storm for Saturday, Oct. 17.
The storm is expected to bring mixed weather conditions, including sudden gusty winds between 60 and 80 km/h. Snow levels are projected to drop to 1500 metres in southern B.C. and 1200 metres in central B.C. Additionally, there is a risk of thunderstorms in the Cariboo and Columbia regions, along with potential small hail and scattered showers.
Authorities warn that the weather could lead to localized power outages, fallen branches, and slippery road conditions. High-profile vehicles are advised to exercise caution due to high winds. As a reminder, winter tires have been required on B.C. highways since Oct. 1.
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British Columbia · Cariboo · Environment Canada · Fraser Valley · Okanagan
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Environment Canada issued a special weather statement regarding an incoming cold front. caledoniacourier.com · quesnelobserver.com · abbynews.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Winter tires have been required on B.C. highways since October 1. caledoniacourier.com · quesnelobserver.com · abbynews.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Snow levels are expected to drop to 1500 metres in southern B.C. and 1200 metres in central B.C. caledoniacourier.com · quesnelobserver.com · abbynews.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Gusty winds of 60 to 80 km/h are expected in the Eastern Fraser Valley, Okanagan, and Cariboo regions on Saturday, Oct. 17. caledoniacourier.com · quesnelobserver.com · abbynews.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The weather may cause localized power outages, fallen branches, and slippery driving conditions. caledoniacourier.com · quesnelobserver.com · abbynews.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] There is a risk of thunderstorms over the Cariboo and Columbia regions. caledoniacourier.com · quesnelobserver.com · abbynews.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · +1 more