Active AlertsFraser Valley - east including Hope

Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 15 cm is expected.

When:
Today

Where:
- Fraser Canyon
- Coquihalla Highway

Additional information:
A frontal system approaching from Washington will bring snow to Southwestern B.C. The snow began this morning and will intensify later in the day. Snowfall amounts may reach up to 10 cm for the Fraser Canyon, and 10-15 cm along stretches of the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Kamloops.

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Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Road closures are possible.

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.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

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