Wet, wintery weather is coming to the Northern Rockies, and Environment Canada is advising drivers and residents to be cautious of the potential for freezing rain.
The warning was issued by Environment Canada and will be in effect from “this morning to tonight,” the weather agency said. It cautioned of “snow, ice pellets, and the potential for freezing rain” in the Northern Rockies – specifically in Fort Nelson and the east of Toad River on the Alaskan Highway.
Snowfall will remain below the amount required for a warning but is expected while the pacific frontal system pushes into the area. It will continue for most of the day and “taper off overnight,” Environment Canada said.
“Please be prepared for hazardous driving conditions and slippery surfaces,” the federal weather branch continued.
Early in the day, “periods of snow mixed with ice pellets” are expected and will continue into the afternoon. There is also the potential for freezing rain during this period. The wet weather should finish overnight, according to Environment Canada.
This storm is the result of a combination of “moisture and warm air aloft (colliding) with arctic air that is currently entrenched over the region,” the federal weather monitor said. The group will continue monitoring the weather and issue updated advisories if necessary.
