Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Greater and the eastern part of Vancouver Island warning of snow starting tomorrow night.
The weather agency says some areas could see snowfall accumulations, beginning Friday night before easing off Saturday.
Environment Canada says a strong Pacific frontal system will bring with it snowfall accumulations of up to five centimetres for higher elevations of 200 to 300 metres.
“As a result, precipitation will initially start as snow over higher elevations of the above mentioned regions,” the weather statement read.
Warmer air pushes in on Saturday and allows the snow over higher terrain to change to rain.
Special weather statement in effect for:
- Greater Victoria
- Malahat Highway from Goldstream to Mill Bay
- East Vancouver Island from Courtenay to Campbell River, Duncan to Nanaimo and Nanoose Bay to Fanny Bay
With the sudden weather changes, Environment Canada is warning of hazardous conditions for motorists which includes the Malahat.
