Active AlertsSalmo, BC

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

Where:
Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass

When: This morning to midnight.

Additional Information:
A frontal system will bring 15 to 25 cm of snowfall today. Light snow will begin this morning and intensify through the day as the cold front approaches. In the wake of the cold front, the snowfall will ease to a few flurries, however, winds will increase with gusts to 60 km/h. Near zero visibility in blowing snow may occur at times.

Flurries and blowing snow will end tonight.

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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.

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.