Fraser Valley (Environment Canada) – 5:03 AM PST Thursday 18 January 2024
A prolonged period of freezing rain for the Fraser Valley from Langley to Hope. From late Thursday afternoon to Friday afternoon.
This includes: Fraser Valley including Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope.
A Pacific frontal system combined with lingering cold air under outflow conditions will produce an extended period of freezing rain. Snow will develop first late Thursday afternoon over western sections of the Fraser Valley, then transition to freezing rain late in the evening. The freezing rain will persist through Thursday evening over Langley then transition to rain. Freezing rain will continue through Friday morning over Abbotsford and Friday afternoon over Chilliwack, then transition to rain.
Over Hope, precipitation will be in the form of snow Thursday night, then change to freezing rain Friday morning. The freezing rain will last through Friday evening.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.
Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.
