The first taste of winter in the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District was felt yesterday (Tuesday) with the first snowfall of the season.
Environment Canada Meteorologist Colin Fong said this came from a low pressure system that moved through most of northern B.C.
“For the most part, it has been mainly rain and we haven’t really seen a proper fall storm with some snow,” he said.
The Lakes District had between four and five centimetres fall in the region with the Bulkley Valley seeing between one and three.
Fong said the snow isn’t expected to last as overnight low temperatures are expected to remain above freezing this week.
Another system is expected in the region by Friday, bringing daytime high temperatures of eight degrees.
“When that comes in, as usually is the case, the coast is going to take the brunt of the wind and rain so it is going to be very active along the north coast,” said Fong.
He added that rainy, windy weather is expected to continue into that evening as residents start trick-or-treating to celebrate Halloween.
A full forecast for the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District can be found on Environment Canada’s website.
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