A powerful Pacific low-pressure system is moving through central and northern British Columbia tonight, prompting multiple weather warnings. Residents in the Cariboo, including Quesnel and Williams Lake, are under a wind warning with gusts expected to reach up to ninety kilometres per hour. The strong southeasterly winds could cause damage to roofs, fences, trees, and other structures. Utility outages are possible, and authorities are urging people to secure loose objects and avoid downed power lines.
Exposed coastal regions of the Central Coast and Haida Gwaii are also experiencing very strong winds, with gusts reaching up to one hundred and ten kilometres per hour. The severe winds may disrupt services and travel, and those venturing outdoors should take precautions against flying debris.
In the interior, Highway ninety-seven through Pine Pass is under a snowfall warning. Around ten centimetres of snow is expected tonight, with visibility potentially dropping in heavier snow. Drivers are advised to use winter tires or chains and adjust their speed and behaviour to match rapidly changing mountain conditions.
Environment Canada continues to monitor the system and recommends that residents follow updates closely. With strong winds and heavy snow expected across multiple regions, caution and preparation are essential.
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