Winter Storm Warning - Be Prepared

Environment Canada warns that an approaching Pacific system is expected to give a significant amount of snow across higher elevation passes. Snow, at times heavy, will impact travel conditions through to Thursday.

The Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt will receive 35 to 60 cm of snow. The heaviest snowfall is expected today.

Highway 3 - Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass will receive 30 to 55 cm of snow. The heaviest snowfall is expected on Thursday.

In addition, there is a risk of freezing rain today from Hope to the Coquihalla Summit, as well as Highway 3 - Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass.

Follow local route forecasts for more details and please be prepared for adverse weather conditions.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and hazardous.

Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

Be Prepared for Winter Weather

• Check road conditions at Drive BC.
  
  
• The site https://shiftintowinter.ca reminds drivers to know before you go. Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains.
  
  
• Monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.
  
  
• Download the Alertable app and receive FREE email, SMS, and phone call notifications from Drive BC, FVRD and other organizations. Visit fvrd.ca/alerts to learn more and view videos to help adjust your app settings.
  
  
• Get Prepared by stocking your car with an emergency kit.