Environment Canada issues storm warning for Revelstoke area

Environment Canada has issued a storm warning for the Revelstoke area.

“A strong winter storm will impact the BC interior with snow beginning this evening,” the statement says.

There will be widespread snow this evening, but the weather system will shift northwards on Friday morning.

“Snow will continue in the Kootenays, Columbias, as well as the central and northern interior,” the statement says.

There is also a chance of freezing rain on Friday morning.

âš ï¸TRAVEL ADVISORY #BCHwy1 2km to 1km #west of #GlacierNationalPark in effect between MacDonald Snowshed and Lanark Snow sheds for 1.4 km. Poor visibility due to lighting failure in the snow sheds. Assessment in progress. Please turn those headlight and tail lights on!âš ï¸

— Rocky Mtn District (@TranBCRockyMtn) January 2, 2020