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Atmospheric River Forecast to Bring Heavy Rain and Snow for B.C.’s North Coast

Environment Canada issued rainfall, snowfall and high-wind warnings for B.C.'s north coast, including Prince Rupert, Terrace and Kitimat, The Canadian Press reported Jan. 8, 2026.
An atmospheric river system is moving in, bringing another blast of wet, wintry weather to B.C.'s north coast with heavy rainfall expected late Thursday through Saturday morning.
A special weather statement warns of gusts reaching 120 kilometres an hour for Haida Gwaii and the B.C. coastline from Prince Rupert to Port McNeill, with snowfall of 35 cm near Stewart, 20 cm in the Cassiar Mountains, and 15 cm on inland highways.
As the system moves in, officials warned major highways including the South Klondike Highway face hazardous snow and icy sections, while coastal and island communities may encounter damaging winds.
Spanning coast to inland, the warnings cover coastal towns from Prince Rupert south to Port McNeill and island areas, extending inland to the Cassiar Mountains and Yukon near Watson Lake through Saturday morning.

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