A heavy rainfall warning has been issued for the Fraser Valley, while drivers are also being cautioned about snow on a couple of major highways in B.C.’s Interior.
Environment Canada posted a weather warning early Tuesday morning, saying up to 70 millimetres of rain is expected by Wednesday morning in the Fraser Valley, including Chilliwack.
The agency warns that heavy rain can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. The downpour is expected to ease off by Wednesday afternoon.
Meanwhile, parts of the Interior will see up to 30 centimetres of snow Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. If you're going to the Interior by car, you might want to check the DriveBC website before setting out.
Environment Canada says the largest accumulations of snowfall will be on the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt, and Highway 3 from Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass.
While snow may blanket the Interior over the next couple of days, there’s none in the forecast for Metro Vancouver. In fact, forecasters are predicting a warmer and drier than normal winter for the region.
The Weather Network has released its winter outlook for Canada and says temperatures will be much like last year, with warmer than normal conditions over the next few months.
Chief Meteorologist Chris Scott says British Columbians can expect a repeat of 2013’s low precipitation levels and warmer temperatures. However, for much of the rest of the country, he’s predicting colder than average temperatures — from eastern Saskatchewan through to New Brunswick.
