Snow plows can be seen working on the Coquihalla Highway during a snowfall in this contributed photo.
Image Credit: Contributed/Ministry of Transportation
February 18, 2022 - 4:17 PM
A heavy snowfall warning has been issued for three sections of southern Interior highways.
The warning, issued by Environment Canada, said up to 25 centimetres are expected to fall tomorrow, Feb. 19, to Saturday night, tapering to a few flurries on Sunday.
Affected sections are on the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt, the Trans-Canada Highway from Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass, and Highway 3 from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass.
Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow, and surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
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Environment Canada warns that weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. Drivers should be prepared to adjust driving with changing road conditions, and if visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.
For the latest on the snowfall warning go to Environment Canada's public alert web page here.
For the latest on road conditions go to Drive B.C. here.
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