Flash Freeze Warning Issued

Environment Canada

(Locations listed below description)

Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly. Ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops.

Locations: Stuart - Nechako, Prince George, Quesnel, Williams Lake, Highway 16 and 97.

An Arctic cold front will cross the Central interior of b.c. Later today. Scattered showers and mild temperatures today will change to showers or flurries as the front arrives. Rapidly falling temperatures following the front could result in icy and slippery surfaces.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

Flash freeze warnings are issued when a rapid drop in temperature is expected, that can cause water from rain or melted snow on streets and sidewalks to quickly freeze.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to bcstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

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