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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Special Weather Statement in effect for:
  • West Kootenay

Snow, Moderate Rain, and Rising Freezing Levels. When: Today. Where: West Kootenay, Kootenay Lake, Arrow Lakes - Slocan Lake, Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. Potential impacts: - Messy road conditions due to rain on snow. - Water pooling and localized flooding due to moderate rainfall accumulation and snow melting. - Snow melting will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday due to freezing levels further rising to 2500 to 3000 metres. Additional information: A two-day weather system will continue to move across southern B.C. today. Snow levels will rise to 1700 metres by this morning, then to 2000 metres by this afternoon. For Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass, rain on snow will likely give messy road conditions today. For the towns in West Kootenay, Kootenay Lake, and Arrow Lakes - Slocan Lake regions, total rainfall accumulations may reach 20 to 30 mm by tonight. A clearing trend is likely on Tuesday and Wednesday as a ridge of high pressure builds. Freezing levels will further rise to 2500 to 3000 metres. Mountain snow melting may give rise to more water pooling and localized flooding. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

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HIGHWAY 3 - PAULSON SUMMIT TO KOOTENAY PASS
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Special Weather Statement in effect for:
  • Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass

Snow, Moderate Rain, and Rising Freezing Levels. When: Today. Where: West Kootenay, Kootenay Lake, Arrow Lakes - Slocan Lake, Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. Potential impacts: - Messy road conditions due to rain on snow. - Water pooling and localized flooding due to moderate rainfall accumulation and snow melting. - Snow melting will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday due to freezing levels further rising to 2500 to 3000 metres. Additional information: A two-day weather system will continue to move across southern B.C. today. Snow levels will rise to 1700 metres by this morning, then to 2000 metres by this afternoon. For Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass, rain on snow will likely give messy road conditions today. For the towns in West Kootenay, Kootenay Lake, and Arrow Lakes - Slocan Lake regions, total rainfall accumulations may reach 20 to 30 mm by tonight. A clearing trend is likely on Tuesday and Wednesday as a ridge of high pressure builds. Freezing levels will further rise to 2500 to 3000 metres. Mountain snow melting may give rise to more water pooling and localized flooding. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. Road conditions are available at drivebc.ca. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

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Current ConditionsObserved at: Nelson

3°C

Wind:
SW 12 km/h
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Temperature:
3.1°C
Pressure:
101.8 kPa
Dew point:
2.5°C
Humidity:
96%
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Observed at:
Nelson
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ForecastForecast issued:

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Snow, Moderate Rain, and Rising Freezing Levels. When: Today. Where: West Kootenay, Kootenay Lake, Arrow Lakes - Slocan Lake, Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. Potential impacts: - Messy road conditions due to rain on snow. - Water pooling and localized flooding due to moderate rainfall accumulation and snow melting. - Snow melting will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday due to freezing levels further rising to 2500 to 3000 metres. Additional information: A two-day weather system will continue to move across southern B.C. today. Snow levels will rise to 1700 metres by this morning, then to 2000 metres by this afternoon. For Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass, rain on snow will likely give messy road conditions today. For the towns in West Kootenay, Kootenay Lake, and Arrow Lakes - Slocan Lake regions, total rainfall accumulations may reach 20 to 30 mm by tonight. A clearing trend is likely on Tuesday and Wednesday as a ridge of high pressure builds. Freezing levels will further rise to 2500 to 3000 metres. Mountain snow melting may give rise to more water pooling and localized flooding. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

In effect for:
  • West Kootenay
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Detailed ForecastForecast issued:

Rain
Today
9°C
Rain. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Amount 10 to 15 mm. High 9. UV index 1 or low.
Chance of showers
Tonight
5°C
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. 30 percent chance of showers near Nelson before morning. Low plus 5.
Mainly cloudy
Tue, 25 Mar
15°C
Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers near Nelson in the morning. High 15. UV index 4 or moderate.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low plus 5.
Chance of showers
Wed, 26 Mar
17°C
A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 17.
Night: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low plus 5.
Rain
Thu, 27 Mar
10°C
Rain. High 10.
Night: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low plus 3.
Cloudy
Fri, 28 Mar
10°C
Cloudy. High 10.
Night: Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low plus 2.
Chance of rain showers or flurries
Sat, 29 Mar
13°C
Cloudy with 30 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. High 13.
Night: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low plus 2.
Chance of rain showers or flurries
Sun, 30 Mar
12°C
Cloudy with 30 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. High 12.
Normals:
Max11°C.Min0°C.
Sunrise:
6:44 PDT
Sunset:
19:08 PDT

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