Weather

A Flood Watch is in effect for Terrace and Kitimat as an atmospheric river brings heavy rain and snowmelt to Northwest B.C., raising concerns about rising river levels, localized flooding, and potential road washouts through midweek.

Kitimat has set a new daily temperature record after preliminary data from Environment Canada shows the community reached 8.4 C, surpassing the previous record set in 2014 as unseasonably warm weather continues across British Columbia.

Residents in the Terrace and Kitimat area are being advised to prepare for severe weather over the next couple of days, as Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning and special weather statement due to an incoming atmospheric river bringing heavy rain, possible snow, and hazardous travel conditions.

Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for Kitimat, with 15 to 25 centimetres of snow expected through tonight before conditions shift to rain overnight.

A winter storm is expected to bring up to 35 centimetres of snow to inland areas along Highway 37 near Kitimat this weekend, with hazardous travel conditions possible across the North Coast.

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Terrace and Kitimat, with 50 to 70 millimetres of heavy rain expected by tonight. Residents are being urged to watch for pooling water, reduced visibility, and possible washouts as the system moves through the region.

A rainfall warning is in effect for Kitimat as up to 70 mm of rain is expected today through early Friday morning. Environment Canada warns of pooling water, difficult road conditions, and possible washouts near rivers and creeks.

Terrace and Kitimat have been updated to a flood warning as river levels rise above bankfull following heavy rain across the North Coast.

The River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Watch for Terrace and Kitimat as rising river levels could exceed their banks. Residents are urged to stay alert and avoid flooded areas.