UPDATED: Rainfall Warning for much of West Kootenay/Boundary
By Lone Sheep Publishing
Environment Canada updated its Special Weather Statement to a Rainfall Warning for much of the West Kootenay/Boundary and Elk Valley regions of the province.
Environment Canada said rainfall amounts of 50 mm are expected through Monday and into Tuesday.
Environment Canada said that rising freezing levels and melting snow may increase river flows and give rise to localized flooding.
“A frontal system is approaching the southern interior and it will stall over the Kootenay region today, bringing heaving rain,” Environment Canada said.
“Rainfall amounts of 50 mm are expected before rain eases Tuesday morning.”
Environment Canada said weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
The site Shift Into Winter reminds drivers to know before you go.
Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains.
Road conditions are available at DriveBC.
Special Weather Statement for Kootenay/Boundary region
Drivers traveling during Easter weekend in the Kootenays should be prepared for inclement weather after Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement for the Boundary/Kootenay region Saturday.
Environment Canada is calling for rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm beginning Sunday night and through Monday in the region — including Boundary, West Kootenay, Arrow Lakes-Slocan Lake and Highway 3 — Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass and Elk Valley.
Environment Canada the rainfall combined with rising levels could melt snow that could increase river flows and possibility of localized flooding.
“A frontal system will approach Sunday night, then stall over the area on Monday,” Environment Canada said.
“This system will bring a prolonged period of rain which will ease Monday night.”
Environment Canada said freezing levels will rise between 2000 and 2500 meters with rainfall, along with melting snow, that could result in pooling water or minor flooding in low-lying areas.
Environment Canada said weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
The site Shift Into Winter reminds drivers to know before you go.
Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains.
Road conditions are available at DriveBC.
