Snow Squall Watch Issued for B.C. South Peace River Region

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow snow squall watch for the B.C. South Peace River region. This alert indicates that conditions are favorable for the development of brief but intense bursts of heavy snow.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this weather alert is specifically limited to the B.C. South Peace River area.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:

• Monitor ongoing alerts and updated forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
• Prepare for hazardous travel conditions; visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero without warning.
• Report severe weather observations by emailing [email protected] or by posting reports on X using the hashtag #BCStorm.

Expected Conditions

The primary hazards associated with this watch include brief, intense snowfall. Under the snow squall, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow. These conditions are expected to make travel hazardous throughout the duration of the event.

Timeline

The alert became effective on February 26, 2026, at 2:13 AM UTC and is currently expected to expire at 6:13 PM UTC on February 26, 2026.