Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Sea to Sky corridor, warning residents to expect snow as low as sea level Tuesday morning.
The agency is forecasting five to 15 centimetres along the Sea to Sky Highway north of Squamish through to Whistler by Tuesday evening, with precipitation expected to remain as snow throughout the day and into the night. Squamish itself could see trace amounts to four centimetres near sea level, with higher terrain in and around the area likely to approach or exceed five centimetres.
Snowfall totals will vary significantly over short distances, and the timing of the heaviest flurries is expected to coincide with the Tuesday morning commute. Drivers should allow extra travel time and be prepared for sudden drops in visibility. The risk of flurries returns Wednesday morning but is expected to be confined to higher terrain and inland areas.
Environment Canada notes that mountain weather can change rapidly, creating hazardous driving conditions with little warning. Current road conditions are available at drivebc.ca.
