Environment Canada is issuing snow, fog and rain advisories across BC

Environment Canada has issued rainfall advisories along BC’s west coast with the highest amounts expected around Metro Vancouver.

It says downpours of up to 70 millimeters are expected in the region before tapering off around midday, which could disrupt events planned for Monday morning.

Special weather statements have also been issued for the Fraser Valley and along the Sunshine Coast, while snow and fog advisories have increased elsewhere in the province.

A snowfall warning has been issued along Highway 3 from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass, which is expected to continue until Wednesday.

Environment Canada says the heaviest snow is expected between Monday morning and Tuesday afternoon, bringing up to 40 centimeters of snow and wind gusts up to 50 km/h.

The weather office has also issued a fog advisory for the Okanagan Connector between Merritt and Kelowna.

A freezing rain warning for BC’s Northeast Interior region had also been issued early Monday, but has since been lifted.