Active AlertsFraser Valley - east including Hope

A long period of snowfall with total amounts of 40 to 60 cm is expected.

What:
Periods of significantly reduced visibilities due to heavy snow and blowing snow.

When:
Tonight through Friday.

Where:
- Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt.

Additional information:
A frontal system passing through the province will bring a prolonged snowfall event in combination with strong southwesterly winds creating periods of significantly reduced visibilities to the Coquihalla Highway. Snowfall will intensify tonight and continue through Friday before finally tapering off Friday evening.

Snowfall totals are expected to range from 40 to 60 cm.

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Travel will likely be challenging. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.

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

Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

Allow extra time for travel. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance. The site https://shiftintowinter.ca/ reminds drivers to know before you go. Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains.