On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, residents in Colwood, British Columbia, are facing potential travel delays as a Pacific storm brings a risk of wet snow and high winds to the region. According to Environment Canada, the storm could bring a mix of rain and snow to low-lying areas along with significant wind gusts later in the day.
The weather agency issued a special weather statement warning that freezing levels are low enough for precipitation to start as wet snow or a rain-snow mix this morning. While the snow is mostly expected in inland areas and on higher ground, there is a small chance that heavier bursts could bring wet snow down to sea level for a short time.
Higher terrain and inland spots may see anywhere from a trace of snow up to 5 centimetres. Drivers heading to high-elevation roads on the rest of the island should prepare for more significant accumulation, as 5 to 10 centimetres of snow is possible in those areas.
In addition to the morning snow risk, a separate wind warning is in place for the evening of March 11, 2026. Westerly wind gusts reaching up to 90 kilometres per hour are expected to hit the Greater Victoria area, the Gulf Islands, and the Malahat region.
