Environment and Climate Change Canada, in the warning, says minimal accumulation is expected with five to 10 centimeters predicted at elevations above 100 metres. “Locations near sea level may begin to see wet snow,” according to the weather service. However, drivers are advised to be aware of changes in road conditions and adjust their speed and distance if roads become slippery. The warning comes after strong winds and heavy rain on Friday night caused power outages that left hundreds of thousands in the dark. After a start to fall marked by high temperatures and little to no rainfall, the South Coast has been hit by three atmospheric rivers in just over a week and drought-weakened branches have collapsed. In Vancouver and Surrey, additional shelter spaces have been opened due to near-freezing temperatures expected in the coming days.
