Snowfall Warning Issued for Prince George and Yellowhead Regions of British Columbia
Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for the BC interior, forecasting 10 to 15 cm of snow and difficult travel conditions through Monday.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for several regions in the interior of British Columbia. The alert is currently in effect and remains active through Monday.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad area including:
- Bulkley Valley and the Lakes
- Stuart - Nechako
- Prince George
- Williston
- Pine Pass
- McGregor
- Yellowhead Highway 16
- Highway 97
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised that roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility may be reduced at times. Environment Canada encourages the public to monitor local forecasts. Severe weather can be reported via email at BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or on X using the hashtag #BCStorm.
Expected Conditions
A frontal system tracking through the interior of BC is expected to bring total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm. Snow may be heavy at times. As temperatures rise gradually on Monday, the heavy snow is expected to transition into rain showers.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately and continues through Monday, March 16, 2026. The heaviest snowfall is anticipated tonight into Monday morning, with a transition to rain expected during the day Monday.
Source: ECCC Official Notice