Snowfall warning in effect for Sea to Sky; 15 cm expected overnight

By Lauren Boothby

Posted December 22, 2018 8:19 pm.

Last Updated December 22, 2018 8:20 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

SEA TO SKY (NEWS 1130) — Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Sea to Sky region including Squamish and Whistler. The agency is predicting 15 cm overnight.

Heavy snow developed over the Sea to Sky Highway Saturday evening, causing trouble on the roads.

RELATED: At least 25 vehicles in the ditch as ‘snowmageddon’ hits Sea to Sky

Snow is expected tonight before it changes to rain Sunday morning.

The rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult in some places, and weather in the mountains can change rapidly making roads hazardous.

 

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