Weather statement forecasts snow on Friday

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for much of southern B.C. due to snowfall predicted for the end of the week.

The statement covers the Okanagan and Kamloops regions, as well as areas further east and south.

Forecasters say a low pressure system will move in from Vancouver Island on Friday, colliding with Arctic air coming south. By the afternoon Friday, the front is expected to reach Kamloops.

“With a somewhat cool airmass already in place, widespread snow is expected from the Chilcotin and 100 Mile House area to the Fraser Canyon and eastward to the Kootenays,” said the statement. “Snow may become mixed with rain over southern and eastern portions of this area. Currently, forecast snowfall amounts range from about 2 to 10 cm.”

Precipitation is expected to move out on Saturday, but Arctic air will leave temperatures 10 degrees below seasonal norms for the weekend.