Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeWinter Storm
PlaceTerrace BC
Event Start DateFebruary 11, 1999
Event End DateFebruary 11, 1999
CommentsTerrace BC, February 11, 1999. A record snowfall of 110 cm fell in one day at the Terrace-Kitimat airport on February 11, almost surpassing the Canadian record of 118 cm in 1974 at Lakelse Lake. The airport and local schools were closed along with Highway 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert and Highway 37 between Terrace and Kitimat. Further north, Highway 37A between Stewart and Meziadin was closed because of an avalanche in the Bear Pass.
Fatalities0
Injured / Infected0
Evacuated0
Estimated Total CostUnknown
Federal DFAA Payments$0
Provincial DFAA Payments$0
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0