Richmond weather

Strong southerly winds are expected. Where: Along the Strait of Georgia including East Vancouver Island, the southern Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast, and southwestern sections of Metro Vancouver near the water. When: This afternoon until this evening. Remarks: A frontal system crossing the south coast will bring strong southeast winds 60 gusting to 90 km/h this afternoon followed by a burst of strong southwest winds 60 gusting to 90 km/h this evening. ### Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches. Motorists, especially in high profile vehicles, may expect hazardous driving conditions on highways subject to strong cross winds. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...San Juan County and Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...San Juan County and Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

Strong southerly winds are expected. Where: Greater Victoria near the water. When: This afternoon until this evening. Remarks: A frontal system crossing the south coast will bring strong southeast winds of 70 gusting to 90 km/h near the water this afternoon. The winds will become southwest 50 gusting to 70 km/h this evening and ease near midnight. ### Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

Snowfall with total amounts of about 15 cm is expected. Location: Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt. When: Tonight. Remarks: A frontal system will bring heavy now tonight. The snow will begin this evening and ease early Saturday morning. Snowfall amounts of 15 cm are expected by Saturday morning. ### Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. Road conditions are available at www.drivebc.ca. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.