Update: Environment Canada issues wind warning for Prince George

A wind warning has been put in place for Prince George and was updated at 7:27 this morning (Friday).

According to Environment Canada, strong winds are expected for this morning and early evening, with gusts up to 90 kilometres an hour.

A strong frontal system will cross the B.C. Interior, creating the strong winds.

Local utility outages are possible, along with damages to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters, with possible disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.

Other areas under the warning include Ootsa Lake, Fort Fraser, Vanderhoof, Quesnel, Williams Lake, and 100 Mile House.

The current forecast for Prince George can be found on Environment Canada’s website here.

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Zachary Barrowcliff
Zachary Barrowcliff
Zachary is a news reporter for 94.3 The GOAT and Country 97 FM in Prince George. He began his reporting career in Williams Lake, B.C., where he spent roughly two years with Vista Radio stations before moving to Prince George in October 2024.

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