DON’T MISS: From drought to flood, the changing BC pattern brings unique risks The storms will surpass the B.C. back to back starting this weekend and extending into next week. Each will bring the potential for heavy rain and even high-elevation snow across the province. The main event arrives late this weekend and continues through next week. Several low pressure systems will move up the BC coast. from Alaska, bringing a widespread chance of rain and snow to much of the province. We could see 5 to 10 cm of snow in most of BC’s mountain passes by Sunday, which could hinder travel across the region. Don’t forget that winter tires are required by law in most of BC. between October 1 and April 30. SEE IT: Fight the darkest days with these 7 coffee makers People across the South Coast and Vancouver Island recently entered Level 5 drought conditions, the worst category on the BC government’s scale. which measures the intensity of prolonged drought across the province. While any amount of rain will certainly help the drought situation, too much of a good thing can have detrimental effects. Water doesn’t absorb very well in parched ground, so the upcoming round of storms — and associated heavy rainfall — could lead to local flooding concerns. Check back often as we head into the weekend as our team continues to monitor the track of the storms as they approach British Columbia and where the bulk of the heavy rain and snow will fall.
