Weather

Environment Canada issues winter storm warning for the Prince George region

Jan 31, 2023 | 4:31 AM

Prince George – A long period of heavy snow will continue in the Prince George and surrounding areas.

Locations:

-Communities along Highway 16 from Fraser Lake to McBride including Vanderhoof and Prince George

– Communities along Highway 97 from McLeese Lake to Bear Lake including Quesnel – Fort St. James – Northern Cariboo Mountains including Wells and Barkerville

– Yellowhead and Yellowhead Highway – Tête Jaune Cache to the Alberta Border

Total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 40 cm with near zero visibilities in heavy snow is expected until Wednesday ,due to a Pacific frontal system that has stalled over the BC Interior. .

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.