Travel Advisory issued for Vancouver Island due to Fall Storm

Travel advisories

The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit has issued a Travel Advisory for Vancouver Island, advising people to avoid non-essential travel due to weather conditions.

Vancouver Island

• A significant fall storm is impacting Vancouver Island. Downed power lines, debris and fallen trees have resulted in multiple highway closures across the island.
• Drivers are advised to avoid travel for the remainder of Tuesday night, November 19, 2024 into the morning of Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
• Many highways are closed, including:
  • Highway 4 from Highway 4A (Errington) to Port Alberni, and from Port Alberni to Tofino/Ulcluelet juntion
  • Highway 14 west of Sooke
  • Highway 18 at Hillcrest
  • Highway 28 from Gold River to Campbell River
  • Pacific Marine Circle Route

For current road conditions and Travel Advisories, visit:

• Website: www.tranbc.ca/current-travel-advisories
• Map: www.beta.drivebc.ca
• X: @DriveBC

Active Wind Warnings in B.C.

Northwest

• Central Coast – coastal sections
• North Coast – coastal sections

Southwest

• Howe Sound
• Sunshine Coast

Vancouver Island

• North Vancouver Island
• East Vancouver Island
• West Vancouver Island
• Inland Vancouver Island
• Greater Victoria
• Southern Gulf Islands

Storm safety and preparedness

Preparing for severe weather and storms

PreparedBC

Severe Winter Weather and Storm Guide (PDF)

In case of a medical emergency:

Contact a healthcare provider, or call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1, if you are experiencing mild, weather-related illness.

Call 9-1-1 in case of medical emergency.

About weather alerts

Learn more about the types of winter weather alerts issued in B.C.