Active AlertsKamloops, BC

Yellow Warning - Snowfall

Issued at Wed 10:21 AM Dec. 24
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

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

When:
Today

Where:
- Fraser Canyon
- Coquihalla Highway
- South Thompson

Additional information:
A frontal system approaching from Washington is bringing 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 South Thompson, 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.

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. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance. Prepare for possible disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.

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