Wx Centre

Areas south of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay will see some snow tonight and early on Saturday morning. Lake effect snow is expected, and while there is uncertainty with snowfall totals, amounts of 5 to 10 cm may be possible. Snow is more likely to accumulate in areas further inland and over higher terrain. Travel will likely be difficult, especially if you are still using summer tires.

A broad contrast between cold and milder air masses is expected across Canada today. British Columbia and the Prairies: Snowfall indicators are widespread across northern and interior portions of western Canada. There are pockets of freezing precipitation in parts of the western interior. Southern portions of British Columbia and the Prairies are under comparatively milder air, with a different precipitation pattern farther south. Northern Canada: Snow is the dominant precipi

Very heavy rain is on the way to the South Coast and Vancouver Island, driven by a frontal system impacting British Columbia from this morning to Thursday morning. Total rainfall accumulations of 120 to 160 mm are possible during this event. Some areas will receive 5 to 10 mm of rain per hour for several hours. There is a high likelihood of flooding, and some roads may become impassable. Landslides may occur in some areas.

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Flooding and potential landslide risks continue to affect the Village of Zeballos in British Columbia, with evacuation orders, alerts and road closures in effect. In an update issued Friday, November 6, the Village of Zeballos and Strathcona Regional District (SRD) say there have been no significant changes in conditions following overnight evacuations and the declaration of a State of Local Emergency. Public Works crews will continue conducting regular checks of the affected