It’s the news many have been waiting for.
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning at 8:55 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 7 for the Cariboo.
Snowfall, heavy at times, is expected from Monday evening, Jan. 8 to Tuesday evening, Jan. 9, with total amounts of about 10 cm is expected.
Locations include Prince George, and the Cariboo - north including Cottonwood and north of Quesnel along Highway 97, Cariboo - south including Horsefly. There is no warning for 100 Mile House.
Environment Canada cautions that rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.
Meanwhile on the Central Coast - inland sections, from Bella Coola to Victoria, a special weather statement has been issued.
Environment Canada states a series of storms will bring winter weather conditions along the B.C coast from Monday through Tuesday.
On Monday, there will be the potential for snow to reach sea-level along the coastal sections of the south coast and eastern Vancouver Island. Mild air moving into the region will help transition any snow to rain by Monday afternoon. For Monday night, the rain will become heavy with the most significant amounts expected for West Vancouver Island.
Inland sections and higher terrain will be cold enough for snow on Monday. The snow will become more intense on Monday night and significant snow accumulations are expected.
A winter storm watch has also been issued for the Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt, Highway 3 - Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass.
Heavy snow with strong wind and near zero visibility at times is expected from Monday evening to Wednesday morning, with snowfall amounts of 40 to 50 cm.