Active AlertsQueens Bay, BC

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

Where: Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass.

When: Beginning this evening lasting until Monday afternoon.

Additional Information: A weather system will bring 15-25 cm of snow to Kootenay Pass tonight into tomorrow. The heaviest snow is expected overnight and Monday morning with snowfall easing into a few flurries Monday afternoon. This will be followed by moderate gusts, leading to periods of blowing snow late Monday afternoon.

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Travel will likely be challenging.

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.

Prepare for possible disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities. The site https://shiftintowinter.ca/ reminds drivers to know before you go. Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains.