Snowfall warning remains in Kootenays as B.C. Hydro restores power from windstorms [Video]

Environment Canada has maintained a snowfall warning for the East Kootenays and a wind warning for parts of the coast, as B.C.’s power utility says it has restored power to almost all customers who suffered outages during a “bomb cyclone” earlier this week.

Environment Canada says a wind warning is in effect for B.C.’s north and central coast, with outflow winds expected to reach 90 km/h in some places.

Meanwhile, a snowfall warning for the Elk Valley region in southeast B.C. has been maintained, with the forecaster saying the region will see an additional five centimetres of snow before things tapers off Saturday afternoon.

Environment Canada meteorologist Gary Lee said the low pressure system currently bringing high winds to northern Vancouver Island is then carrying moisture from there to the south, which means a lot of snow for the Kootenays and Alberta.