British Columbia - Canada   2026-03-11   Wednesday   48.44N, -123.50W

Colwood

British Columbia - Canada
2026-03-11

special weather statement in effect

Issue date: 2026-03-11T12:21+00:00

Risk of Low-Elevation Snowfall ReturnsWhen: Today and tonight.What: - Trace to 5 cm, mainly over higher terrain and inland areas.- Another 5 to 10 cm is possible for high-elevation roads of Inland Vancouver Island.Hazards:- Potential for challenging driving conditions impacting the morning commute. Allow extra time for travel.Remarks: A Pacific storm makes landfall today. Freezing levels are low enough that precipitation may begin as wet snow or a mixture of wet snow and rain this morning for higher elevation communities and roads, and areas further inland. There is also a slight risk that a heavier pocket of precipitation could generate wet snow down to sea level briefly.High-elevation roads through Inland Vancouver Island may receive up to 5 to 10 cm of snow before switching to rain in the afternoon.###Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

yellow warning - wind - in effect

Issue date: 2026-03-11T12:15+00:00

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.What:Westerly wind gusts up to 90 km/h.When:Wednesday night.Where:Greater Victoria, Gulf Islands and the Malahat.Additional information:A sharp cold front crossing Vancouver Island will bring very strong wind gusts to southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands beginning early this evening. The most intense winds are expected this evening, but conditions will remain gusty through tonight and into Thursday.###Local utility outages are possible.Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.