High winds are also forecast for areas of Vancouver Island, the Central Coast and the Sunshine Coast. That rain will turn to snow in higher elevation areas, such as the Sutton Pass between Port Alberni and Tofino, where snow is already accumulating. Weather warnings issued for heavy rain, heavy snow and very strong winds across #bc this morning for the upcoming #bcstorm. Up to 35 centimetres of snow could fall in the Fraser Canyon and Fraser Valley by Thursday. Snow and freezing rain are also expected for the Howe Sound area and Whistler.

Source: CBC News January 02, 2019 18:29 UTC