Snow alerts issued in several areas of British Columbia
Environment Canada has issued snow alerts in several areas of British Columbia for Tuesday.
Special weather statements cover eastern and inland Vancouver Island, the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, the Sunshine Coast and Metro Vancouver.
The forecaster says snowfall amounts will vary significantly depending on elevation and how close the area is to the water.
It says five to 20 centimetres of wet snow is expected with the highest amounts likely over Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, where the snow is expected to persist the longest.
It says warmer air will arrive by Tuesday afternoon and...