A winter storm warning has been put in effect for Wednesday (Dec. 23) overnight into Thursday. (Clare Rayment/Kitimat Northern Sentinel)

Winter storm warning in effect for Kitimat

Snowfall of 30 to 60 centimetres expected through Thursday (Dec. 24)

  • Dec. 23, 2020 12:00 a.m.

Environment Canada has put a winter storm warning in effect for the North Coast Wednesday (Dec. 23), to inland including Kitimat, Terrace, and Stewart.

Hazardous winter conditions are expected, with 30 to 60 centimetres of snowfall expected through Thursday.

Environment Canada said the snow will be quite heavy, beginning Wednesday and continuing overnight into Thursday. People are urged to take caution when out and about, especially while driving, as the accumulating snow could make travel difficult and may reduce visibility.


clare.rayment@northernsentinel.comLike us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter

Kitimat Northern Sentinel