Rain on Snow

Southern British Columbia saw record warm temperatures, heavy rain, powerful winds up to 119 km/h, and significant snowfall on the Coquihalla between Dec. 16–17, 2025. Environment Canada reported multiple daily high-temperature records in the Interior, 50–70 mm of rain on the South Coast, and 43 mm of snow on Highway 5.

Norway faces widespread yellow alerts for strong winds and icy roads after a sudden thaw, with the worst conditions in Lofoten, Vesterålen and Finnmark. Bus, ferry, fast boat and some flight services are disrupted; schools closed in parts of Nordland.

Freezing rain and slick runways halted flights at Bodø Airport, stranding 150–200 passengers overnight and disrupting air and ferry traffic across Nordland. Operations resumed around midday but with intermittent closures expected as conditions remain icy.