Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. Friday night and through the weekend, temperatures will fall as cold Arctic air begins to invade the region and mix with the Pacific moisture, according to Environment Canada. Drive BC is warning drivers to be careful travelling around the province as snow has started falling on highways and at higher elevations. It is also warning that vehicles should be equipped with proper tires and drivers should travel with emergency kits. Global's Aaron McArthur has more on how much snow we can expect and what crews are doing to prepare. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10991408/snow-bc-highways-wintry-weather-warning Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #bc #winter #weather #snow #vancouver