Snowfall Warning remains for areas of the Peace and northern Alberta

Update on Tuesday, April 7 – A wintery weather mix continues to blanket the province just north of Grande Prairie, including the B.C. Peace.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says heavy snowfall of up 15cm in some places will continue until this evening (Tuesday, April 7) as the weather system tapers from west to east; in Peace River this afternoon and Cold Lake this evening.

On the B.C. side, which includes Fort St. John and Dawson Creek, snowfall amounts of up to 10 cm are expected by the time the weather system passes through midday.

Travel is expected to be challenging during the intense parts of the storm with visibility reduced at times. Please allow extra time for travel and maintain a safe following distance from others on the road.

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PREVIOUS: Environment Canada has issued weather advisories for the Peace Region in both Alberta and B.C.

A Yellow Warning – Snowfall alert was issued Sunday (April 5) afternoon on the Alberta side. The statement covers the total area from the provincial border east along towards High Prairie and beyond, then north towards Hawk Hills.

The national weather office says heavy snowfall will begin Monday (April 6) morning, with total snowfalls amounts of up to 15cm likely by the time the snow tapers off on Tuesday (April 7).

Travel will likely be challenging in this weather event. Please be prepared for deteriorating travel conditions and allow extra time to get to your destination. Make sure your headlights are on and to drive at a safe following distance.

On the B.C. side, a Special Weather Statement was issued Sunday (April 5) morning, but has since been changed to a Snowfall Warning – Yellow.

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected to cover the area from the provincial border west to Pink Mountain area, and then tapers off southeast towards Tumbler Ridge. This will affect Highway 97 from the Pine Pass to B.C. Peace River.

This weather event will start Monday (April 6) evening through to late Tuesday (April 7) morning, with the most snowfall in the evening. Up to 3cm of snow per hour may fall.

Environment Canada says to be prepared for rapidly declining road conditions due to heavy snowfall and blowing snow. Accumulation amounts between 10 and 20 cm are expected near Fort St. John and precipitation may begin as rain before transitioning to snow.

This weather system is expected to exit the region by Tuesday afternoon.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.