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Health B.C.: After strong winds, heavy snow, next round setting up Wednesday, January 15th 2020, 8:30 pm - Though the coasts will see a relief from snow, still-hefty amounts remain for higher elevations, making for difficult travel Thursday.

People at the coasts will see a relief from snow through the day Thursday, though Thursday will still see enough to make for difficult travel, while very powerful winds in the Strait of Georgia and Strait of Juan de Fuca will ease into the morning as well. There's another round of snow ahead, however, before B.C. can expect a return to more seasonal norms. What to expect, below.

January outlook: Checking in on winter in Canada with The Weather Network's Dr. Doug Gillham

WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:

Snow lingers in the higher elevations through Thursday, making for difficult travel

Strong winds at the coast ease into Thursday morning

More moisture, surge of warmer air bring rain and snow to end the week

Stay aware of ALERTS in your area

THURSDAY: CONDITIONS EASE ON THE COASTS, SNOW CONTINUES IN THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS

Vancouver and Victoria, famously exempt from the punishing snowfall that sometimes afflicts the rest of Canada, couldn't escape this week, thanks to lingering Arctic air that sent temperatures tumbling below zero and brought significant snow. The storm forced school closures and made travel difficult, while strong winds cancelled some ferry crossings.

Thursday morning will be somewhat more tranquil, with most precipitation done for the coasts and those punishing winds largely diminished. However, snow continues through Thursday for the higher elevations, making for continued difficult travel for one more day.

FROM THE MET DESK: FOCUS ON VANCOUVER ISLAND