News Items tag as: winter storm warning

Up to 25 cm of snow to fall between Hope and Merritt
March 31, 2023 - 7:50 AM
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A late season snowfall is in the forecast for Highways 3, and the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt, where up to 25 centimetres of snow is in the forecast for both highways.
'Extreme weather': Non-essential travel not recommended as winter storm approaches southern Interior
December 21, 2021 - 11:35 AM

An approaching winter storm has Environment Canada upgrading storm watches to warnings today as the slow moving weather system is expected to include lots of snow.
Travel advisory issued for Coquihalla as conditions deteriorate in winter storm
February 25, 2021 - 2:25 PM

If you don't have to travel between the Interior and the Lower Mainland on the Coquihalla Highway today, don't.
Winter storm warning for Coquihalla with heavy snow expected
February 24, 2021 - 4:06 PM

A winter storm warning has been issued for the Coquihalla Highway.
Winter storm warning for Coquihalla Highway
December 14, 2020 - 4:50 PM

If you have plans to drive from the southern Interior to the Lower Mainland in the near future, you may want to reconsider.
Travellers stymied leaving southern Interior; winter road conditions cause issues
December 04, 2019 - 11:07 AM

If you're planning a road trip out from the Okanagan or Kamloops today it may be challenging.
Winter storm warning on Coquihalla Highway
January 06, 2019 - 8:54 AM

MERRITT - Heavy snowfall with blowing snow is expected on Highway 5 from Hope to Merritt this morning.
Heavy snowfall warnings issued for parts of southern Interior
January 02, 2019 - 9:44 AM

KAMLOOPS - A winter storm is forecast for parts of southern B.C. today with heavy snowfall expected to start this afternoon.
Winter storm warning in effect for Shuswap
December 29, 2018 - 11:25 AM

SHUSWAP - Hazerdous winter conditions are expected in the Shuswap area.
Winter storm warning on mountain highways in southern B.C.
December 18, 2018 - 8:33 AM

PENTICTON - Motorists using mountain passes should be prepared for winter conditions as heavy snow is falling and is expected to continue to fall on mountain highways in southern B.C.
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News Items tag as: winter storm warning

Up to 25 cm of snow to fall between Hope and Merritt

'Extreme weather': Non-essential travel not recommended as winter storm approaches southern Interior

Travel advisory issued for Coquihalla as conditions deteriorate in winter storm

Winter storm warning for Coquihalla with heavy snow expected

Winter storm warning for Coquihalla Highway

Travellers stymied leaving southern Interior; winter road conditions cause issues

Winter storm warning on Coquihalla Highway

Heavy snowfall warnings issued for parts of southern Interior

Winter storm warning in effect for Shuswap

Winter storm warning on mountain highways in southern B.C.

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