Highway 5 has completely reopened following multiple vehicle incidents between Hope and Merritt.

DriveB.C. originally reported the Coquihalla's closure in the northbound direction due to a jack-knifed semi truck at Larson Hill this morning. Then more accidents caused the road's closure in both direction.

The highway has since reopened in both directions.

While a snow storm warning is no longer in effect for the highway, Environment Canada is predicting a 60% chance of flurries throughout the weekend.

READ MORE: Heavy snow warnings continue for Interior highways

- This story was updated at 5:11 p.m. as the highway reopened.

- This story was updated at 3 p.m. to provide a time of when the highway is expected to reopen.

- This story was updated at 12:56 p.m. as the highway is now completely closed.

- This story was updated at 12:36 p.m. as heavy congestion is also being reported at Exit 286.

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