Active AlertsKootenay Boundary, BC

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.

Where: Highway 3 - near Kootenay Pass.

When: From now until late Wednesday night.

Remarks: A low pressure system continues to affect the province tonight and Wednesday. Low freezing levels mean precipitation will fall as snow over the highway passes. Snow will persist tonight and tomorrow morning, easing temporarily Wednesday afternoon, before a final burst of snowfall is expected Wednesday evening.

Snow will also impact Paulson Summit but will end earlier than Kootenay Pass and total amounts will be much less. A total of 10 to 15 cm is forecast.

Other hazards: Strong winds at times will accompany this system and give limited visibility in blowing snow.

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Travel will likely be challenging.

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.

Allow extra time for travel. 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.