12:53 p.m. PST Friday 5 December 2025
Snowfall Warning in effect for:- Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt
What:
Snowfall amounts of 30-40cm
When:
This evening till Saturday night
Where:
Near Coquihalla Summit
Additional information:
A moist frontal system will bring continuous snow to the Coquihalla Summit starting later this evening and easing late Saturday night. Snowfall totals could reach 30-40 cm by that time: with a possibility of 15 cm tonight, 10-15 cm tomorrow, and another 5-10 cm expected before the snow eases Saturday night.
Travel will likely be challenging. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Allow extra time for travel. The site https://shiftintowinter.ca/ reminds drivers to know before you go. Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
