B.C. NorthInland north coast expected to be hardest hit as winter storm brings between 30 to 40 cm of snow to Terrace, Kitimat and Stewart. Heavy snowfall and freezing rain expected from Terrace to Prince George to Fort St. JohnMatt Preprost · CBC News · Posted: Dec 13, 2025 3:12 PM EST | Last Updated: 6 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Brian Kirschner digs out the Lido Theatre in downtown Fort St John after another night of snowfall on Dec. 10, 2025. (Matt Preprost/CBC)Winter storm and snowfall warnings are in place for much of northern B.C.Environment Canada says snowfall accumulations between 30 to 40 cm are expected for the inland north coast including Terrace, Kitimat and Stewart. Falling snow could become mixed with ice pellets followed by freezing rain. The snow, ice pellets and freezing rain are expected to taper off Saturday evening, but additional snowfall accumulations are possible on Sunday morning. In Fort St John and Dawson Creek, between 10 and 15 cm of snow is expected Saturday, with up to another 10 cm Sunday. It comes after 30 cm already blanketed communities last week. “We’ve got this overrunning moisture that’s coming over top of this dome of cold air that has sort of settled over the Peace Country,” said Environment Canada meteorologist Brian Proctor.A man pushes a snowblower to clear the streets in front of a Canada Post mailbox in Fort St. John, B.C. (Matt Preprost/CBC)Heavy snow closed a mountainous section of Highway 97 between Chetwynd and Prince George earlier this week due to avalanche danger, where close to 100 cm of snow has fallen.Snow forecast into next weekend could bring another 30 cm, Proctor said.The region is also under a cold warning, with windchills pushing -40 C. Similar temperatures and warnings are also expected next week.It’s forced the cancellation of local events, including the annual Old Fashioned Christmas event at Dawson Creek’s pioneer village on Sunday. The cold also led to school bus cancellations and the closure of the library in Fort St. John on Friday.Snowfall warnings are also in effect for the Bulkley Valley and Cassiar Mountains where 10 to 15 cm of snow is expected. A freezing rain warning is in effect for Prince George, McGregor, and Highway 16. Environment Canada says blowing snow will reduce visibilities, increase the risk of power outages, and making driving difficult. Mounties in northeastern B.C. are asking residents to avoid unnecessary travel as blowing snow and extreme cold make for dangerous road conditions. Proctor echoes the warning.”It’s best to try to minimize your exposure to these kind of conditions if you can,” he said.”If you do get to get out and about, check with your friends and your relatives and your neighbours, and see if they need anything.”Subscribe to CBC’s Fort St. John Weekly for a round-up of the best news and stories from B.C.’s Peace and Northern Rockies.
Snowfall warnings issued across northern B.C.
