Commuters cautioned: More snow on the way for parts of the Fraser Valley

The first day of winter is arriving in style in B.C. Tuesday.

A cold airmass is coming in and as a result Environment Canada is out with a special weather statement for parts of B.C.’s south coast for the next few days.

The statement includes: Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, the Sea to Sky Highway, Sunshine Coast, East Vancouver Island, and Inland Vancouver Island.

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Environment Canada says, “frontal disturbance advancing from the south will spread rain mixed with snow over the region beginning late Tuesday afternoon. Freezing rain is also possible over eastern sections of the Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley as well as Inland Vancouver Island.”

The area which is predicted to see the most snow accumulation is the eastern part of the Fraser Valley including Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Hope.

The snow is expected to be heavy Tuesday night in those areas. Lower elevations may see freezing rain or showers at that time

Snow and strong arctic winds with chill values nearing minus 20 are expected for inland parts of the North Coast.

The statement is in effect through to Wednesday morning, and motorists are urged to drive to conditions.

– With files from The Canadian Press