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Heavy snow expected for coastal B.C., Environment Canada warns

Inland areas to see significant snowfall, while coastal communities likely to get mix of snow and rain

British Columbia’s south and central coast are bracing for their first taste of winter weather as Environment Canada issues a series of special weather statements.

The weather office says “significant snow accumulations” are expected for inland sections of the central and south coast Monday and Tuesday, while strong winds are predicted for western and southern Vancouver Island.

It says there is also potential for snow along the coastal sections of the south and eastern Vancouver Island that will be followed by heavy rain.

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