Will Metro Vancouver finally get snow? Environment Canada issues special weather statement
February 16, 2026
Snow at higher elevations forecast for Monday, followed by intense snow showers on Tuesday
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An Alaskan low-pressure system is expected to track down into B.C.’s south coast on Monday morning, bringing up to 10 cm of snow at higher elevations.
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On Tuesday, a cold and unstable air mass will then settle over the region and remain until Thursday. This unstable system brings with it the chance of intense snow showers that could cause difficult driving conditions.
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According to an Environment Canada special weather statement, light precipitation is expected to arrive in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound and the Sunshine Coast in the pre-dawn hours Monday.
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“A cold front will sweep across the region through the day, bringing a period of steadier precipitation,” the special weather statement warns. “Snow is expected over higher elevations with five to 10 cm possible before precipitation eases through Monday night.
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“Behind the front, a cold and unstable air mass will settle over the South Coast from Tuesday through Thursday, with a chance for locally intense convective snow showers.”
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The snow line, which is where rain becomes snow, is expected to fluctuate between 100 and 400 metres, meaning Vancouver’s North Shore mountains should receive snow.
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Environment Canada predicts the distribution of snowfall will be uneven because of differing snow bands.
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“Rapidly changing travel conditions are likely. Motorists should be prepared for sudden reductions in visibility and slippery surfaces,” the statement warns.
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