Expect up to 4 cm of snow, challenging driving conditions in Greater Victoria

Published 6:00 am Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Drivers in particular should get ready for a second unpredictable day of weather on Vancouver Island

The entire Island and Lower Mainland are set to see snow among other things, Tuesday (March 10) and Wednesday, according to Environment Canada.

A cold, unstable air mass is bringing a risk of snow down to sea level. Accumulations will be highly variable over short distances and will impact the morning commute, forecasters say in a special weather statement.

Over Vancouver Island, inland areas and especially higher elevation roads are also at risk of wet flurries and additional accumulations continuing this afternoon.

Tuesday will see a widespread risk of trace to 4 cm of snow for areas near sea level, while Wednesday morning, flakes are more likely over higher terrain and inland sections.

There is potential for challenging driving conditions and drivers should prepare for a sudden reduction in visibility in heavy flurries.

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The forecast for Tuesday in Victoria includes periods of wet snow or rain showers early in the morning, changing to straight rain near noon. winds gusting to 40 km/h could shift to 30 gusting to 50 in the morning

The anticipated high is 7 C.

The breezy nature continues overnight and into a windy Wednesday with a 30 per cent chance of showers and southwest winds of 30 km/h gusting to 40 by morning. The anticipated low overnight is 3 C with potential for more snow during the morning commute.

Plow trucks are out on our #BCHwys with a snowfall warning in effect for South Vancouver Island. Drive to the conditions and give room to our equipment so they can safely do their job.#ShiftintoWinter#TeamEmcon@TranBC @yyjtraffic pic.twitter.com/FDRFn2wGqt

— Emcon Services Inc. – South Island Division (@EmconSouthVI) March 9, 2026