Active AlertsChase, BC

Yellow Warning - Snowfall

Issued at Mon 5:48 PM Jan. 12
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Around 15 cm of snowfall is expected tonight.

When:
Now until early tomorrow morning.

Where:
Trans-Canada Highway near Rogers Pass.

Additional information:
A moist southwest flow brings persistent snowfall to Rogers Pass. It is expected to ease early tomorrow morning as precipitation rates ease.

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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.

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

Recommended Action


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.

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