Powerful bomb cyclone puts B.C. on notice for high impacts this week

Environment Canada issues special weather statements, warnings

Snow, freezing rain, treacherous winds expected across the province

A powerful bomb cyclone is expected to bring significant impacts to British Columbia this week, with Environment Canada issuing special weather statements and warnings for much of the province.

The storm is expected to bring heavy snow, freezing rain, and treacherous winds beginning on Tuesday. The snow is expected to be particularly heavy in the inland regions of the province, with up to 25 centimetres possible in some areas.

The freezing rain is expected to be most significant in the coastal regions of the province, where it could create icy conditions on roads and sidewalks. The winds are expected to be strongest in the northern regions of the province, where gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour are possible.

Environment Canada is urging residents to be prepared for the storm and to take necessary precautions. This includes stocking up on food and water, having an emergency plan in place, and avoiding travel if possible.

The storm is expected to continue into Wednesday before tapering off on Thursday. However, the impacts of the storm could linger for several days, as crews work to clear roads and restore power outages.

For the latest weather updates, visit the Environment Canada website.