Active AlertsNelson City Campground, BC

Snow at times heavy continues.

Where: Highway 3 - near Kootenay Pass.

When: Now until early Thursday morning.

Remarks: Snow will continue tonight as a low pressure system moves through southeastern BC. Another 10 cm is expected before easing early Thursday morning.

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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.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. 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.