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UPDATE: Set of snowfall warnings for B.C. Interior mountain highways lifted

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UPDATE 9:14 a.m, Sunday Nov. 27, 2016

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The snowfall warnings issued to five of B.C.'s Interior mountain highways have been rescinded.

The warning issued on Nov. 25 called for 15 to 25 centimetres of snow, flurries and limited visibility.

Current road conditions and highway cameras can be accessed at DriveBC online.

UPDATE 4:00 p.m., Saturday Nov. 26, 2016

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - At approximately 3:15 p.m. today, Environment Canada rescinded the warning for the Trans-Canada Highway Eagle pass to Rogers Pass.

The warning is still in effect for Highway 3 Hope to Princeton via Allison pass.

Environment Canada says the snowfall warnings have ended for:

  • Trans-Canada Highway Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass
  • Coquihalla Highway Hope to Merritt
  • Coquihalla Highway Merritt to Kamloops
  • Okanagan Connector Merritt to Kelowna

UPDATE 11:15 a.m., Saturday Nov. 26, 2016

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The snowfall warning issued by Environment Canada early this morning for the Coquihalla Merritt to Kamloops has been rescinded. 

9:10 a.m., Saturday Nov. 26, 2016

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - A snowfall warning issued by Environment Canada early this morning could mean a snowy trip for anyone travelling from Merritt to Kamloops on the Coquihalla.

- This story was updated at 11:15 a.m. on Nov. 26 to include new information from Environment Canada. 

- This story was updated at 4 p.m. on Nov. 26 to include new information from Environment Canada.

- This story was updated at 9:14 a.m. on Nov. 27 to include new information from Environment Canada.


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