Get those snow tires on, Mainroad is forecasting the first snowfall across the East Kootenay this weekend.
In the Elk Valley, precipitation is forecasted to begin late Saturday evening, turning into light snowfall Sunday morning, with anticipated accumulations of up to five centimetres.
Temperatures are expected to drop Saturday evening to -5 C and remain below zero until Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Cranbrook and Yahk are forecast to receive heavy rainfall beginning Saturday evening, with amounts of up to 15 millimetres. Light rain will continue into Sunday before turning to light snowfall Sunday night, with up to one centimetre of snow expected.
In the Columbia Valley, milder weather is forecast. Rainfall is expected to begin Saturday with up to 15 millimetres and continue into Sunday with up to four millimetres.
“Please leave a safe following distance to allow our crews to work and perform their work in a safe manner,” said Maintroad Contracting.
“Motorists should use caution, drive to the conditions, and prepare for delays caused by the weather.”
For more information check www.drivebc.ca before heading out.
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