Arctic front to bring 1st snow of the season to parts of B.C.

A slow-moving arctic front is bringing the first snow of the season to many parts of B.C.

Travellers on B.C.’s mountain highways and parts of west and east Columbia and east Kootenay regions should be prepared for snow.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for up to 10 centimetres of snow to fall in those areas.

The snow is expected to start falling Monday and continue until Tuesday evening, except it is forecast to start later on Monday for East Kootenay North and the Elk Valley.

There is also a slight chance of flurries possible for Monday night and into Tuesday in the Okanagan Valley.

Global BC meteorologist Kristi Gordon said temperatures in the Southern Interior will remain well below seasonal all week.

Daytime highs may reach only one to three degrees in Kelowna on Thursday and Friday, Gordon added. The average high for this time in that region is nine degrees and overnight lows could be down to -5 C, Gordon said.

B.C. drivers are reminded that winter tires are required on B.C. highways starting Oct. 1.

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