Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Impactful amount of snow possible, especially for the higher elevations.

Where:
- Metro Vancouver
- Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford and Mission
- Howe Sound
- Sunshine Coast

When: 
Monday morning through Monday night.

Remark:
A low pressure system originating from Alaska will track southeastward and arrive over the South Coast on Monday.

Light precipitation will begin during the pre-dawn hours Monday. A cold front will sweep across the region through the day, bringing a period of steadier precipitation. Snow is expected over higher elevations with 5 to 10 cm possible before precipitation eases through Monday night.

Behind the front, a cold and unstable airmass will settle over the South Coast from Tuesday through Thursday with a chance for locally intense convective snow showers. 

Snow levels are expected to fluctuate between 400 and 100 metres, lowering further near the mountains. Wet snow may mix in at lower elevations during heavier showers. Locally higher snowfall accumulations are possible where heavier precipitation bands occur.

Rapidly changing travel conditions are likely. Motorists should be prepared for sudden reductions in visibility and slippery surfaces.

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