The incoming Pacific frontal system will spread snow across north-central B.C., from the coast to the Alberta border, plus mountain passes in the Southern Interior.

It’s recommended that people spending time outdoors take precautions and dress for the weather to avoid frostbite or hypothermia.

Search-and-rescue teams are warning that the combination of poor weather and dangerous snow conditions are a perfect recipe for disaster.

Snow is expected to start spreading across southwestern Nova Scotia starting late on Sunday afternoon before moving northeastward across the remainder of the province that evening.

'A frontal system moving across the B.C. Interior is bringing periods of heavy snow — Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass today,' Environment Canada warned on Tuesday.

The forecast still calls for two to 15 cm of snow for Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Greater Victoria, the Sunshine Coast and eastern Vancouver Island.

Environment Canada says a vigorous Pacific frontal system will bring significant snow to some areas by Wednesday morning.

Environment Canada is forecasting 10 to 15 centimetres of snow before it tapers to a few flurries in the afternoon.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Okanagan, stretching from Vernon to Penticton. Residents are being asked to avoid driving until the storm passes.

Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for Metro Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound, and the eastern and western reaches of Vancouver Island.