Bad news for some Vancouver Island commuters: Environment Canada is warning that more snow is possible near sea level Tuesday night.
The national weather and climate agency issued special weather statements for inland and eastern Vancouver Island, warning of the potential for up to five centimetres of snow at elevations above 100 metres.
For the highest elevations on highways 4, 19 and 28, including the Port Alberni Summit, Sutton Pass and Kennedy Lake, Environment Canada said snowfall of up to 10 centimetres was possible.
“A low pressure system will move towards the B.C. south coast tonight. As it draws in cold air, snow levels across the south coast are falling.,” the agency warned.
“Combined with the intensity of the precipitation near the low as it brushes Vancouver Island, snow levels will drop to approximately 100 metres.”
Environment Canada said the snowfall accumulation could vary widely depending on how intense the precipitation is and how much melts as it hits warmer ground.
Meanwhile, Greater Victoria, the Southern Gulf Islands and parts of Vancouver Island between Nanoose Bay and Fanny Bay are expected to be pelted with periods of heavy rain overnight.
Environment Canada said those regions could also see rain mixed with snow over higher terrain.
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