Special Weather Statement In Effect

What: Moderate to strong gusty winds.

When: Late this afternoon till Sunday evening.

Where: - Lakes District - Stuart - Nechako - Prince George - Chilcotin - Cariboo - Fraser Canyon - 100 Mile House - Highway 97 - Clinton to 100 Mile House via Begbie Summit - South Thompson - Nicola - Coquihalla Highway - Okanagan Connector

Additional information: Another strong low-pressure system is approaching the B.C. coast, bringing a prolonged period of southeasterly winds with gusts ranging from 60 to 80 km/h across the B.C. Interior this weekend. These winds will strengthen this evening and are expected to peak by Sunday morning. Winds will then ease slightly before an incoming cold front brings a strong push of southwesterly winds, with gusts potentially reaching 90 km/h starting early Sunday afternoon for western regions. These gusty winds are expected to ease by Sunday evening.

Local utility outages are possible. Secure loose objects. High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by the wind. Parks and forests will likely sustain some damage.

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