Snow warning, stormwatch issued for southern British Columbia

Environment Canada has issued 12 snow warnings or winter storm warnings for communities in southern British Columbia.

A Pacific frontal system swept through the interior of British Columbia, bringing heavy snowfall and high winds Friday and Saturday, which are expected to taper on Sunday.

Snow warnings have been issued for parts of the Boundary, East Columbia, Lake Kootenay, Shuswap, West Columbia, and West Kootenay.

A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of the Fraser Valley, Fraser Valley, Nikola Region, Okanagan Valley, Similkameen, and South Thompson Regions.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the storm is expected to bring up to 20 centimeters of snow.

Environment Canada has warned drivers that heavy snowfall is also expected on coastal passes, which, combined with gusty winds, will worsen driving conditions.

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