A special weather statement is in effect for inland Vancouver Island and east Vancouver Island. (Environment Canada).
Rain mixed with snow is in the forecast for some areas of Vancouver Island.
A special weather statement is in effect for inland Vancouver Island and east Vancouver Island, from Courtenay to Campbell River, Duncan to Nanaimo and Nanoose Bay to Fanny Bay.
Environment Canada said a frontal system over the Pacific will approach Vancouver Island late on Christmas Day and bring rain mixed with snow over parts of the island by the evening. The precipitation is expected to continue through the night into Boxing Day morning.
Snowfall amounts of five to 10 cm are likely for inland Vancouver Island around Port Alberni with lower amounts immediately near the water and higher amounts at higher elevations.
Areas of east Vancouver Island will likely see mostly rain but there is expected to be a mix of rain and snow further inland. Snow may accumulate locally up to two centimetres on Tuesday night with additional amounts likely on Boxing Day.
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