Active AlertsChase, BC

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 30 cm is expected.

Where: Trans - Canada Highway - near Rogers Pass

When: Now to Wednesday morning

Remark:
A strong Pacific low pressure system is tracking across the B.C. Interior and brings periods of heavy snow to the Trans - Canada Highway near Rogers Pass.

Snowfall will begin this morning and intensify through the afternoon, with 10 to 15 cm of accumulation expected. Snow will change to rain or wet snow during the evening, then transition back to snow after midnight into Wednesday morning, bringing an additional 5 to 15 cm. Gusty winds will develop tonight leading to localized areas of reduced visibility in blowing snow.

Snow is expected to ease Wednesday morning.

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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.

Snowfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to snowfall accumulations.

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. The site https://shiftintowinter.ca/ reminds drivers to know before you go. Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains.