Snowfall expected in Victoria, up to 15 cm for inland Vancouver Island

Potential snowfall is coming to the Island this week.

After some flurries this morning, we’re looking at some more snowfall starting tomorrow.

Environment Canada is warning that snow could create hazardous driving conditions Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

“Outflow winds through mainland inlets will result in modified arctic air covering Vancouver Island this morning,” said Environment Canada.

“This cold air will remain in place until Tuesday when a low pressure system traveling down the BC coast will spread snow to Vancouver Island beginning late morning.”

Snowfall amounts will be variable with Inland Vancouver Island seeing the highest accumulations of near 15 cm.

Elsewhere, the snow should become mixed with rain overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday morning as a strong southeast flow brings milder air and higher freezing levels over much of Vancouver Island.