Weather alert issued for the North Island, more snow expected

Weather alert issued for the North Island, more snow expected
Andrew Dukes
Port Hardy is covered in snow this morning, as a weather alert is issued for the North Island

Residents in the North Island will have a chilly Sunday morning, as more snow is expected to fall before noon.

Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory for the North end of the Island. In the wake of a cold front, snow will gradually ease this morning with further amounts up to 5 cm expected.

Early this morning, the Drive BC highway cameras show snow blanketing the roadways with a light layer of powder. The roads are now mostly cleared.

Drive BC highway cams Port Hardy snow

The Drive BC highway cam on Hwy 19 at Campbell Way in Port McNeil

Some Port Hardy residents are documenting the bright snowfall.

Vi-Anne Roberts might have to dust off the barbeque if she's wanting any grilled 

Vi-Anne Roberts in Port Hardy might have to dust off the barbeque if she’s wanting to grill anything

Port Hardy snow

Cassandra Bleaney took this beautiful shot Sunday morning

Back in February, a snowstorm hit Vancouver Island with gusto, from Campbell River to Victoria. Most of the Island was under a weather warning for the Family Day long weekend.

READ MORE: Family Day long weekend ends with more snow, from the Comox Valley to Ucluelet

For the latest updates on weather conditions and forecasts, visit the Environment Canada website.

To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

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