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winter storm warning in effectStrong winds, heavy rain, heavy snow, and freezing rain is expected.What:10 to 20 cm of snow inland, followed by a period of freezing rain then heavy rain. Up to 70 mm of rain for Prince Rupert tonight and Sunday.When:Highway 16 - Rainbow Summit to Kasiks: Today through Sunday.Prince Rupert, Port Edward: tonight through Sunday.Where:Highway 16 - east of Rainbow Summit to Kasiks: Heavy snow, freezing rain then rain.Prince Rupert, Port Edward: Heavy rain tonight and Sunday.Hazards:- Difficult driving conditions due to rapidly accumulation snow- Icing from freezing rain may impact infrastructure and result in slippery surfaces- Rain on snow may result in water pooling and localised floodingAdditional information:A low pressure system will continue to impact the north coast today. While coastal regions including Prince Rupert will likely only see some light rain today, snow is falling along Highway 16 east of Rainbow Summit. As the low pressure system moves inland today, heavy snow may transition to freezing rain along Highway 16.Another frontal system arrives late this afternoon, providing further warming, which will result in the change from freezing rain to rain. This frontal system will bring heavy rain and strong winds to coastal areas, including Prince Rupert tonight and Sunday.###Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #BCStorm.Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

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