There's a snowfall warning for the Coquihalla.
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November 07, 2022 - 9:28 AM
Drivers are being asked to avoid the Coquihalla highway this morning due to limited visibility and heavy snowfall.
Snowfall warnings are in effect for most of B.C.’s Southern Interior today, Nov. 7, including the Thompson, Nicola and Okanagan regions.
“A Pacific low pressure system southwest of Vancouver Island continues to spread moisture into the southern interior this morning. The snow will ease this afternoon as the low moves further south,” according to Environment Canada.
Interior highways including Highway 3, from Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass and from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass in the Kootenays, the Coquihalla from Hope to Merritt and the Okanagan Connector from Kelowna to Merritt could see between 10 to 20 cm of snow.
DriveB.C. has issued a travel advisory for drivers between Merritt and West Kamloops this morning due to limited visibility, heavy snowfall and blowing snow.
As of Monday morning, all main highway connections are open.
Kelowna International Airport is reporting that most of its departing and arriving flights have been delayed or cancelled. At Kamloops Airport, flights are still scheduled to be on time but are also expected to arrive and depart later today. Last week, flights in Kelowna were also delayed due to weather.
The Kelowna RCMP is warning drivers to be cautious today on the roads as the snow has caused several accidents and extreme slippery conditions in the city.
"In Glenmore, an accident involving seven vehicles has closed Begbie Road which has also affected the surrounding streets. RCMP officers are on scene helping to divert traffic and are asking motorists to stay away from the area and if possible to stay at home," according to a press release from the RCMP.
The City of Kamloops is asking drivers to stay home today due to the snow.
"With continuous snowfall, our crews have been working 24 hours a day, focused mostly on arterial and collector roads. That means local roads have not yet been addressed in this snow event. Low temperatures and high winds are creating significant snow drifts and blowing sand off the roads. If you do not have winter tires, consider staying home today," according to a post from the city.
To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.
- This story was updated Nov. 7, 2022 at 12:38 p.m. to include a information from the Kelowna RCMP.
- This story was updated Nov. 7, 2022 at 9:43 a.m. to include a comment from the City of Kamloops.
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