Winter Weather Shifting To Spring

A snowfall warning for Campbell River and the Comox Valley has ended, however rainfall warnings now in place.

Warnings are in effect for the Malahat Highway, specifically between Goldstream and Mill Bay.

As much as 50 mms is expected and some of it will be coming down quite hard.

Environment Canada is warning drivers to be alert of poor visibility at times, water pooling, and high wind gusts this afternoon.

However, the Weather Network is out with its Spring forecast, and it’s looking like above normal temperatures will be seen this year for most of Canada.

A shift from El Niño to La Niña as the primary influence on global weather patterns, occurring during a traditionally turbulent season, suggests that the upcoming season will lack stability. So, expect some ups and downs.

The Weather Network says the good news is that the mild winter and lack of snow will decrease some worries about spring flooding, but areas with a drier-than-normal winter may face an early start to the wildfire season.

In terms of precipitation, while March is expected to bring about wet and stormy conditions, there are early indications pointing towards a shift to drier weather across significant portions of the nation as we approach the summer months.

Of particular concern, meteorologists say, are the regions spanning British Columbia and northern Alberta.

March will start off cool and unsettled in BC, with much-needed snow for the alpine regions.

However, as we get deeper into the season, they are expecting warmer-than-normal temperatures and drier-than-normal conditions will dominate.