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Variable Low-Elevation Snow for B.C.’s South Coast as Wind Warning Targets Greater Victoria

Forecasters highlight convective bands that can drop snow to sea level in bursts, creating sharp differences over short distances.

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Fallen tree branches block a street following an accumulation of ice rain in Montreal, Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

Overview

  • Environment Canada maintains special weather statements for the South Coast and Vancouver Island with a trace to about 4 cm at sea level and 5 cm or more over higher terrain.
  • Greater Victoria is under a wind warning Wednesday night with westerly gusts up to 90 km/h expected on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
  • Mountain corridors face the most severe conditions, with the Coquihalla forecast for up to 30 cm through Wednesday and additional snow and gusts up to 100 km/h possible into Thursday on the Coquihalla, Highway 3 and the Okanagan Connector.
  • Forecasters caution that convective flurries can rapidly reduce visibility and change road conditions, with drivers urged to allow extra travel time.
  • Vancouver International Airport recorded no accumulation Tuesday morning, keeping the city on track for a potential no‑snow winter if none is measured by March 21.