Expect more snow to hit the area this afternoon (Thursday, Jan. 18).
A pacific low-pressure system combined with cold outflow winds is anticipated to produce 10-20 cm of snow over Northern Vancouver Island beginning this afternoon and becoming heavier throughout this evening before transitioning into rain Friday morning.
Mainroad North Island, the cotractor providing highway clearing services in the region, issued a notice saying rapidly accumulating snowfall can make travel and visibility difficulty at times, be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.