More snow expected today and tonight.

A Pacific front over the British Columbia coast will continue to spread snow to the south coast today. The Arctic air that has been with us for nearly two weeks will finally be flushed out by milder Pacific air. Snow will gradually change to rain beginning over parts of the Vancouver Island this afternoon and inland sections tonight. As usual, snowfall will be highly variable; 10 to 20 cm of snow is expected before changing to rain tonight with the higher amounts expected inland and over higher terrain. Coastal sections of Vancouver Island may see closer to 5 to 10 cm of snow.

For Metro Vancouver and most areas of the South Coast, a complete change-over to rain is likely by Monday morning. Near Squamish the temperatures will remain low enough that snow may persist into Monday morning bringing possible snowfall totals of 25 to 40 cm. For the Fraser Valley, the mild Pacific air will combine with below freezing surface temperatures resulting in snow becoming mixed with freezing rain tonight. Inland communities of Vancouver Island including Port Alberni will also be at risk for freezing rain during the change-over.

Moderate rainfall in combination with melting snow could cause localized flooding on Monday.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow.