HOLIDAY FORECASTS
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Environment Canada has issued the following statement “Series of storms to affect the BC South Coast and Vancouver Island this week. Monday, December 23rd: A low pressure centre off the coast of BC will bring strong winds beginning this afternoon. These winds will intensify through the evening and impact western and northern Vancouver Island. Late in the evening the winds will increase through the Strait of Georgia and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and impact East Vancouver Island including Victoria and areas near the water of Metro Vancouver. Wind warnings have been issued for regions where severe impacts may occur. Coastal areas of West Vancouver Island may experience flooding due to storm surge. The system will move out of the area before Tuesday morning. Wednesday, December 25th: A powerful frontal system arrives on the south coast and Vancouver Island early Wednesday morning. Very strong winds and heavy rain are expected to last until late in the evening. Thursday, December 26th: A weaker low pressure system will approach Vancouver Island late on Thursday and spread strong winds across Vancouver Island and the south coast overnight.”
ONTARIO
Southwestern/eastern regions of the province under winter travel advisories.
ECC has advised “Significant snowfall expected this afternoon through tonight. Hazards: Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 cm. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 3 cm per hour. Poor visibility in areas of heavier snow. Timing: Beginning later this morning or early afternoon and tapering off tonight. Discussion: Snow at times heavy is expected to develop later this morning or early this afternoon. Snow will taper off to flurries with a risk of freezing drizzle tonight. There is still some uncertainty with where the heaviest snow sets up but most regions are expected to see near 15 centimetres with locally up to 20 centimetres possible. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations.”
QUEBEC
A statement issued by Environment Canada advises “Winter weather travel advisory in effect from December 23 to 24, 2024. What: An accumulation of 10 to 15 centimetres of snow could impact travel, particularly at the beginning of the holiday season. When: For late today and into Tuesday morning. Where: Southern Quebec, including the Montreal, Montérégie, Lanaudière, Laurentians, Outaouais, Mauricie, Centre-du-Québec and Eastern Townships regions. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. If you must drive, be prepared for areas of poor visibility.”
NOVA SCOTIA
Environment Canada holiday forecast has stated “Snowfall is expected on Christmas Eve. Locations: central, western and northern Nova Scotia. Time span: early Tuesday morning, ending early Wednesday morning. Snowfall accumulation up to 6 PM Tuesday: 5-10 cm except up to 15 cm over Annapolis, Digby and Yarmouth counties. Additional snowfall after 6 PM is expected. Remarks: A developing system is expected to give snowfall on Tuesday and Tuesday night, likely impacting Holiday travel on Christmas Eve. There is unusual uncertainty in the amount of snowfall expected with this system. However, it is likely that snowfall warnings will be issued later today for parts of the province since total accumulations are expected to exceed 15 cm in some areas.”
