VANCOUVER — Winter storms will ring in the new year around British Columbia's north and central coasts and along the border with Yukon.
Environment Canada has issued winter storm warnings for inland sections of the North Coast and South Klondike Highway and a snowfall warning is up for the Central Coast.
The agency says hazardous winter conditions are expected for the Klondike Highway at the Yukon border to White Pass with winds exceeding 90 km/h and heavy snow creating blizzard conditions.
The North Coast snowstorm could bring accumulations of 30 centimetres before strong southerly winds move in causing temperatures to rise above freezing and prompting deteriorating travel conditions.
Snowfall with amounts reaching 15 to 20 centimetres is predicted for the Central Coast, although that's supposed to change to rain by Tuesday.
Environment Canada says drivers should be prepared for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions along with reduced visibility because of heavy snow.