Prince George, BC – Residents in Prince George should prepare for a wet and windy Thursday, with rain expected to shift into snow by midnight.
According to Environment Canada, periods of rain will continue throughout the day, accompanied by strong north winds reaching speeds of 30 km/h and gusting up to 50 km/h. Temperatures will remain steady near 3°C through Thursday afternoon. The weather is expected to take a colder turn late in the evening as rain changes to snow, with accumulation of 2 to 4 cm possible before sunrise Friday.
The wind chill could drop to -10°C overnight, making conditions feel significantly colder than the actual temperature of -3°C. A 30 percent chance of flurries will persist into early Friday morning before skies gradually clear.
Friday’s high will reach only 2°C, though conditions are expected to improve through the weekend. Sunny skies are forecast from Saturday through Monday, with daytime highs climbing to 13°C by Tuesday.
Drivers should be cautious of changing road conditions overnight and during early Friday commutes. Residents are advised to dress in layers and secure outdoor items due to gusty winds.
