British Columbia

Snow and Rain to Bring Slushy Roads to Port Alberni

By

Emma Kelly
March 9, 2026 7:28 am

Residents in Port Alberni, British Columbia, can expect a mix of snow and rain to arrive mid-week as temperatures drop toward the freezing mark. The shift toward winter-like conditions is expected to begin late Monday night and continue through Wednesday.

According to Environment Canada, snow is forecast to start near midnight on Monday, March 9, 2026, with about 2 cm of snow expected to build up. On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the weather will turn into a mix of snow and rain with a daytime high of 6°C and a low of 0°C at night.

This weather will continue into Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with more snow or rain and a high of 5°C during the day. Local drivers should be ready for slushy road conditions and slippery patches as the weather changes, eventually turning into rain by Wednesday night.

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