Posted:
December 21, 2020
Highway 3 at Hosmer.
Welcome to the first day of winter.
Yesterday’s winter storm watch issued by Environment Canada for the Elk Valley has today turned in a winter storm warning for most of the East Kootenay.
Environment Canada this morning warns a major winter storm is expected for the Elk Valley and Cranbrook/Kimberley areas, while a snowfall warning is in effect for the Columbia Valley. Kootenay National Park is not included in the alerts but 10 to 15 cm of snow is forecast.
“A deepening Pacific low will make its way across Washington state during the day then will cross the southeast corner of B.C. tonight. Abundant moisture associated with the system combined with cold air to the north of its trajectory will produce heavy snowfall across the southern interior of British Columbia. Snow will begin this morning and become heavy this evening before tapering off Tuesday morning,” Environment Canada reported.
Posted:
December 20, 2020
Winter storm watch issued for Elk Valley
Environment Canada has today (Dec. 20) issued a winter storm watch in effect for the Elk Valley covering Dec. 21 and 22.
“A deepening Pacific low will make its way across Washington state on Monday. Abundant moisture associated with the system combined with cold air to the north of its trajectory will produce heavy snowfall across the southern interior of British Columbia,” Environment Canada reported.
Snow will begin Monday morning and intensify Monday evening. It will taper off by Tuesday morning. Snowfall amounts will range from 25 to 35 cm.
Environment Canada suggests avoiding travel if possible. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.