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South Port Alberni, BC, Canada

Updated: 03/10/2026 15:20

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Yellow Warning - Snowfall

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9:59 a.m. PDT Tuesday 10 March 2026

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected.

When: Today.

Where: Inland Vancouver Island.

What:
- 10 to 15 cm of snow for communities in valley bottoms.
- 10 to 20 cm for high-elevation roads.

Remarks: A cold, unstable air mass is bringing periods of heavy flurries to the area. Snowfall accumulation will be highly variable over short distances with up 10 to 20 cm possible, especially over high-elevation roads. As temperatures rise this afternoon, snow will become mixed with rain but further accumulation may occur.

Another around of snowfall is forecast overnight tonight and Wednesday morning.

Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.

Allow extra time for travel. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance.

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

In effect for:

Inland Vancouver Island

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Special Weather Statement

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11:43 a.m. PDT Tuesday 10 March 2026

Low-Elevation Snowfall for South Coast

When:
- Today: Widespread risk.
- Wednesday morning: Local risk over higher terrain and inland sections.

What:
- Trace to 4 cm for areas near sea level.
- Near or possibly exceeding 5 cm over higher terrain including the Malahat Highway, inland areas of Vancouver Island, and the North Shore on the Mainland.
- The Sea to Sky Highway north of Squamish and including Whistler is forecast to receive 5 to 15 cm by this evening.

Hazards:
- Potential for challenging driving conditions. Allow extra time for travel.
- Prepare for sudden reduction in visibility in heavy flurries.

Remarks: A cold, unstable air mass is bringing a risk of snow down to sea level. Accumulations will be highly variable over short distances and will impact the morning commute today and continue into the afternoon.

North of Squamish, precipitation is likely to remain as snow through tonight, generating higher total snowfall accumulations for the Sea to Sky Highway and Whistler.

Over Vancouver Island, inland areas and especially higher elevation roads are also at risk of wet flurries and additional accumulations continuing this afternoon.

The risk of flurries returns Wednesday morning but is likely to be confined to higher terrain.

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

In effect for:

Inland Vancouver Island

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Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay
Special Weather Statement

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11:43 a.m. PDT Tuesday 10 March 2026

Low-Elevation Snowfall for South Coast

When:
- Today: Widespread risk.
- Wednesday morning: Local risk over higher terrain and inland sections.

What:
- Trace to 4 cm for areas near sea level.
- Near or possibly exceeding 5 cm over higher terrain including the Malahat Highway, inland areas of Vancouver Island, and the North Shore on the Mainland.
- The Sea to Sky Highway north of Squamish and including Whistler is forecast to receive 5 to 15 cm by this evening.

Hazards:
- Potential for challenging driving conditions. Allow extra time for travel.
- Prepare for sudden reduction in visibility in heavy flurries.

Remarks: A cold, unstable air mass is bringing a risk of snow down to sea level. Accumulations will be highly variable over short distances and will impact the morning commute today and continue into the afternoon.

North of Squamish, precipitation is likely to remain as snow through tonight, generating higher total snowfall accumulations for the Sea to Sky Highway and Whistler.

Over Vancouver Island, inland areas and especially higher elevation roads are also at risk of wet flurries and additional accumulations continuing this afternoon.

The risk of flurries returns Wednesday morning but is likely to be confined to higher terrain.

Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.

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

In effect for:

Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay

Observed at: Port Alberni Date: 3:00 PM PDT Tuesday 10 March 2026
Temp.: 5 °C Wind: WSW 7 km/h Humidity: 80 % Dew point: 1 °C Pressure: 101.8 kPa Tendency: 0.01 kPa Visibility: km	Sunrise: 7:43 Sunset: 19:17 Normals: Max 10°C Min 0°C

Extended Forecast - Environment Canada
Today Flurries at times heavy or rain showers Max: 6°C	Wed, 11 Mar Flurries or rain showers Max: 5°C	Thu, 12 Mar Periods of rain or snow Max: 4°C	Fri, 13 Mar A mix of sun and cloud Max: 7°C	Sat, 14 Mar Sunny Max: 7°C	Sun, 15 Mar Flurries or rain showers Max: 7°C	Mon, 16 Mar Periods of rain Max: 11°C
Tonight A few rain showers or flurries Min: 0°C	Night Periods of rain Min: 1°C	Night Periods of rain Min: 0°C	Night Cloudy periods Min: -2°C	Night Cloudy Min: 1°C	Night Rain Min: 7°C

Forecast

Port Alberni, BC (Issued: 11:00 AM PDT Tuesday 10 March 2026)

Today: Flurries at times heavy or rain showers changing to a few rain showers this afternoon. Wet flurries over higher terrain late this afternoon. Local snowfall amount 10 to 15 cm except 20 cm over higher terrain. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 6. UV index 1 or low.
Tonight: A few rain showers ending after midnight then mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. Wet flurries over higher terrain this evening and after midnight. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early this evening. Low zero.
Wed, 11 Mar: A few flurries and rain showers changing to periods of rain near noon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High plus 5. UV index 1 or low.
Night: Periods of rain. Windy. Low plus 1.
Thu, 12 Mar: Periods of rain or snow. High plus 4.
Night: Periods of rain. Low zero.
Fri, 13 Mar: A mix of sun and cloud. High 7.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low minus 2.
Sat, 14 Mar: Sunny. High 7.
Night: Cloudy. Low plus 1.
Sun, 15 Mar: Flurries or rain showers. High 7.
Night: Rain. Low 7.
Mon, 16 Mar: Periods of rain. High 11.

24 Hour Forecast - Port Alberni, BC

Date/Time	Temp. (°C)	Weather Conditions	LOP †	Wind (km/h)
10 March 2026
4 PM	5	A few showers	90	S 20 gust 40
5 PM	4	A few showers	90	S 20 gust 40
6 PM	3	A few showers	90	S 20 gust 40
7 PM	3	A few showers	90	VR 5
8 PM	2	A few showers	90	VR 5
9 PM	2	A few showers	90	VR 5
10 PM	1	A few showers	90	VR 5
11 PM	1	A few showers	90	VR 5
11 March 2026
12 AM	1	A few showers	90	VR 5
1 AM	1	A few showers	90	VR 5
2 AM	1	Chance of flurries or rain showers	60	VR 5
3 AM	1	Chance of flurries or rain showers	60	VR 5
4 AM	1	Chance of flurries or rain showers	60	VR 5
5 AM	1	Chance of flurries or rain showers	60	VR 5
6 AM	1	A few flurries or rain showers	90	VR 5
7 AM	0	A few flurries or rain showers	90	VR 5
8 AM	0	A few flurries or rain showers	90	VR 5
9 AM	1	A few flurries or rain showers	90	VR 5
10 AM	2	A few flurries or rain showers	90	VR 5
11 AM	3	A few flurries or rain showers	90	VR 5
12 PM	4	Periods of rain	90	S 20 gust 40
1 PM	4	Periods of rain	90	S 20 gust 40
2 PM	5	Periods of rain	90	S 20 gust 40
3 PM	5	Periods of rain	90	S 20 gust 40

† Likelihood of Precipitation (LOP) as described in the public forecast as a chance of measurable precipitation for a period of time. Nil: 0% Low: 40% or below Medium: 60% or 70% High: Above 70%

Environment Canada