News Items tag as: Okanagan Connector

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.
Serious crash causing delays on Okanagan Connector westbound
December 18, 2024 - 10:03 AM
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A serious collision on the Okanagan Connector is causing significant delays.
HEADS UP: Snow at higher elevations on Okanagan Connector
August 27, 2024 - 4:05 PM
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If you’re heading out on the Okanagan Connector this afternoon be aware it's snowing.
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.
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.
Vehicle fire closes Okanagan Connector near Peachland
May 12, 2024 - 9:38 AM
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Highway 97C is currently closed in both directions near Peachland.
Connector partially closed near West Kelowna due to large truck fire
November 17, 2023 - 12:24 PM

Highway 97C eastbound lanes are closed near West Kelowna due to a commercial truck fire.
Environment Canada calling for snow on Okanagan Connector
September 18, 2023 - 4:26 PM

If you're headed to the Lower Mainland from Kamloops and the Okanagan tomorrow, you might want to consider snow tires.
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News Items tag as: Okanagan Connector

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

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

Serious crash causing delays on Okanagan Connector westbound

HEADS UP: Snow at higher elevations on Okanagan Connector

Snow expected on Connector and Coquihalla this weekend

Mix of rain and snow expected on Coquihalla, Okanagan Connector

Up to 5 cm snow on Okanagan Connector, Coquihalla Highway

Vehicle fire closes Okanagan Connector near Peachland

Connector partially closed near West Kelowna due to large truck fire

Environment Canada calling for snow on Okanagan Connector

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