Special Weather Statement For Vancouver Island

Winter is about to arrive on Vancouver Island.

Snow may be coming, although not a ton, most of it wet, and specifically over higher elevations today and tonight.

Environment Canada says elevations above 250 metres on Highway 4, Highway 19 and Highway 28 could see some wet snow mixed with today’s rain.

Higher elevations such as Port Alberni summit between Coombs and Port Alberni and Sutton Pass between Port Alberni and Kennedy Lake will likely see wet snow.

Higher elevations of Highway 28 between Gold River and Campbell River and Highway 19 between Port Hardy and Campbell River will also see snow.

Travelers are advised to keep a close eye on the forecast.