Snow Possible on Coquihalla, Hwy 3
Environment Canada said up to 4 cm of snow could fall at higher elevations and reduce visibility on mountain stretches of Highway 3.
- Environment Canada issued a special weather statement warning drivers of snowfall on high-elevation British Columbia highways, including Kootenay Pass and Pennask Summit, effective until 9 a.m. Wednesday.
- Forecasters blame an "upper disturbance" moving across Southern British Columbia for the unseasonable weather, lowering snow levels to about 1,700 metres and creating January-like conditions.
- Environment Canada predicts up to 4 cm of snow with reduced visibility at times, while drivers are urged to allow extra travel time as mountain conditions can change suddenly.
- Drivers should check DriveBC for current road conditions and travel advisories while preparing for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions until the weather statement expires.
- Much of British Columbia is facing cooler-than-normal temperatures, with one region breaking a 44-year weather record, though forecasters expect summer-like heat of up to 25°C by next week.
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