Environment Canada warns of fall storm conditions in the Lakes District

A Special Weather Statement is in effect for the Lakes District as a fall storm is expected on Saturday due to an expected cold front.

Environment Canada said it could bring with it wind gusts up to 80 kilometres per hour with snow levels dropping to 1,200 metres.

Cold temperatures are also expected along with a risk of rain.

Potential impacts from the storm include localized utility outages, fallen branches, and slippery conditions at higher elevations.

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Other areas impacted by the statement include Stuart-Nechako, Prince George, Cariboo, and Chilcotin.

A full forecast for Burns Lake can be found on Environment Canada’s website.

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Logan Flint
Logan Flint
Logan is the News Reporter and Afternoon News Anchor for The Moose in Smithers, covering stories from Burns Lake to Hazelton along Highway 16. Born and raised in Smithers, he's grown up around radio and has spent time as an on-air announcer for the station's afternoon and morning shows.

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