Environment Canada has issued a special weather report for East Vancouver Island, stating that it expects “significant snowfall” to start on Thursday afternoon over the Malahat Highway and Duncan area. The band of snow is then expected to move north and stall over the Nanaimo area tonight and could continue over the Fanny Bay area on Friday.
There is still uncertainty regarding expected snowfall amounts and exact locations that will be affected.
The snow could impact commuters tonight and on Friday morning. Motorists are advised to stay off the roads if possible or drive carefully in vehicles with snow tires.