News Items tag as: Coquihalla Highway

Snow coming down on Thompson-Okanagan mountain passes, but sunny days ahead
January 10, 2025 - 2:00 PM
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Heads up, travellers, some snow is coming down on the mountain pass highways in the Thompson and Okanagan regions but it should be clear by Sunday.
Heavy snow, freezing rain prompts travel advisories for southern Interior mountain passes
December 18, 2024 - 11:00 AM

If you have plans to travel on high elevation highways in the southern Interior, you may want to postpone those plans as a moisture-laden Pacific front weather system moves through.
Winter storm bringing heavy snow to passes on Coquihalla, Trans-Canada this weekend
December 06, 2024 - 12:10 PM
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Heavy snowfall is expected this weekend on the Coquihalla and Trans-Canada with freezing rain on the Okanagan Connector.
Snow expected on Connector and Coquihalla this weekend
June 14, 2024 - 11:33 AM
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Travellers should be aware of the potential for snow on Southern BC Interor mountain passes this weekend.
Mix of rain and snow expected on Coquihalla, Okanagan Connector
June 03, 2024 - 8:55 AM

Drivers should be aware of the possibility of mixed rain and snow on the Coquihalla Highway and Okanagan Connector until Tuesday morning.
Snow expected on Coquihalla Summit tonight and tomorrow
May 28, 2024 - 11:40 AM

Heads up drivers, Environment Canada is forecasts snow on both the Coquihalla Summit and Allison Pass on Highway 3 tonight and tomorrow morning.
Up to 5 cm snow on Okanagan Connector, Coquihalla Highway
May 18, 2024 - 9:00 AM
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The valley could be 15 C today with a chance of showers, but travellers through the mountain passes should expect some snow from now until Sunday morning.
Collision involving semis closed Coquihalla overnight
January 16, 2024 - 8:23 AM

A collision south of Merritt closed the Coquihalla Highway overnight.
One dead, two injured after crash on Coquihalla south of Merritt
January 08, 2024 - 3:58 PM
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A crash between a pickup and semi-truck on the Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt earlier today claimed a life.
Major delays on Coquihalla Highway after crash
January 08, 2024 - 2:00 PM
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A vehicle incident on the Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Hope has caused a lane closure and major traffic delays this afternoon.
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News Items tag as: Coquihalla Highway

Snow coming down on Thompson-Okanagan mountain passes, but sunny days ahead

Heavy snow, freezing rain prompts travel advisories for southern Interior mountain passes

Winter storm bringing heavy snow to passes on Coquihalla, Trans-Canada this weekend

Snow expected on Connector and Coquihalla this weekend

Mix of rain and snow expected on Coquihalla, Okanagan Connector

Snow expected on Coquihalla Summit tonight and tomorrow

Up to 5 cm snow on Okanagan Connector, Coquihalla Highway

Collision involving semis closed Coquihalla overnight

One dead, two injured after crash on Coquihalla south of Merritt

Major delays on Coquihalla Highway after crash

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