Alerts: Special Weather Statements

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5:11 AM PST Friday 31 January 2025

Wintery conditions.

Where: Vancouver Island & Southern Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound, Whistler, Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley.

When: Now into next week.

Remarks: A wintery mix of weather conditions is expected to impact the South Coast of BC over the next several days.

Today:
Temperatures will rise and most areas will see just rain throughout the day. Some regions such as the North Shore of Metro Vancouver could see significant rainfall amounts. A cold front will move across the region late this afternoon and early this evening. Some areas such as East Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast may see a quick burst of heavy snow with the passage of the cold front. Temperatures will fall to near or below zero tonight resulting in slippery conditions as the wet ground freezes.

Weekend:
Flurries and cold temperatures this weekend as arctic air invades the region and an upper low brings the moisture. Be advised for sudden reduction in visibility in convective flurries if travelling around the south coast this weekend. Accumulations are uncertain at this time as it will depend where the flurries develop but accumulating snow is likely in many areas this weekend. Warnings will be issued as necessary.

Next week:
Very cold and dry air is expected over the South Coast with outflow conditions from an arctic ridge of high pressure settling over the region. Temperatures will be 5 to 8 degrees Celsius below seasonal. Watch for accumulating snow over southern Vancouver Island from Nanaimo to the Saanich Peninsula early next week.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

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4:47 PM PST Friday 31 January 2025

Snow, blowing snow and Arctic outflow conditions

Where: Vancouver Island & Southern Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound, Whistler, Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley.

When: Now into next week.

Remarks: A wintry mix of weather conditions is expected to impact the South Coast of BC over the next several days.

Tonight:
A cold front will move across the region late this afternoon and early this evening. Some areas such as East Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast will see a quick burst of heavy snow with the passage of the cold front. Be advised for sudden changes in road conditions and visibility. Temperatures will fall to near or below zero tonight resulting in slippery conditions as the wet ground from recent rain or snow freezes.

Weekend:
Heavy flurries and cold temperatures this weekend as arctic air invades the region and an upper low brings the moisture. Be advised for sudden reduction in visibility in convective flurries if travelling around the south coast this weekend. Accumulations are uncertain at this time as it will depend where the flurries develop but accumulating snow is likely in many areas this weekend. Warnings will be issued as necessary.

Next week:
Very cold and dry air is expected over the South Coast with outflow conditions from an arctic ridge of high pressure settling over the region. Temperatures will be 5 to 8 degrees Celsius below seasonal. Blowing snow is possible through the Fraser Valley with recent snowfall. Watch for accumulating snow over southern Vancouver Island from Qualicum Beach to the Saanich Peninsula early next week. Strong outflow winds will result in cold wind chills.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.