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Motorists warned of snowfall on BC mountain passes

Although winter tire season may be over, winter weather isn’t done yet, with Environment Canada issuing a special weather statement for BC’s mountain passes.

Two to five centimetres of snow is in the forecast for the Kootenay Pass, Coquihalla Highway, Okanagan Connector, Allison Pass, Begbie Summit, and Rogers Pass.

Snowfall is forecasted to begin tonight (Thursday) through Friday morning, and possibly early Saturday.

“An upper low will bring a cool airmass to higher elevations of the BC Interior tonight and into this long weekend. Colder air along with precipitation means the mountain passes can expect a dusting of snow overnight Thursday, and possibly overnight Friday,” said Environment Canada.

At Rogers and Kootenay Pass, snow is expected above 1300 metres.

For Allison Pass, the Coquihalla Highway, the Okanagan Connector, and Begbie Summit, snow can be expected above 1000 metres.

Travellers are warned that transportation routes may be impacted, and to be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions.


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