Winter weather continues for much of B.C.

Environment Canada issued rainfall, snow and wind warnings for much of B.C. (CTV)

Environment Canada has issued multiple warnings for weather as a winter storm continues to make its way over the province.

Snowfall alerts are in place for many parts of Northern and Central B.C., with up to 20 centimetres expected to fall around the regions of West Kootenay, Kootenay Lake, Kinbasket, West Columbia, North Columbia and the Trans-Canada Highway, from Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass.

Further north, up to 15 centimetres is expected to fall in the Stuart - Nechako region, the Cariboo region, including both Quesnel and Williams Lake, the southern sections of Lakes District, and in Prince George.

The North Coast’s inland sections, including Kitimat, could see up to 25 centimetres of snowfall.

The drifts are expected to ease early Wednesday afternoon, according to the weather agency.

Drivers are advised to prepare for near-zero visibility ahead of the morning commute, and to adjust driving to adhere to the changing conditions. Slow down, watch for tail lights, and be prepared to stop, says Environment Canada.

The moisture-laden Pacific frontal system has also brought heavy rainfall to southwestern parts of British Columbia, with showers expected to continue into Wednesday morning for many regions that were pummelled overnight.

In the eastern areas of the Fraser Valley, two to four centimetres of snow and up to 40 to 50 millimetres of rain is expected to have fallen by Wednesday morning. While the downpour will taper to just showers by midday, locals are advised to prepare for the aftermath of flooding in the region’s low-lying areas.

Residents of the Central Fraser Valley region are also advised to prepare for localised flooding after more than 50 millimetres of rain dropped overnight.

On Vancouver Island, a wind warning has been put in place for Wednesday morning.

According to the weather agency, gale force winds of up to 90 km/h will hit the Greater Victoria areas near the Juan de Fuca Strait, before easing by midday.