Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla – Jan 12/21

Snowfall warning in effect for:

• Coquihalla Highway – Hope to Merritt

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

A vigorous frontal system moving across BC will bring heavy snow to Coquihalla Highway – Hope to Merritt tonight.

Precipitation has already started as rain and will change to snow later this evening. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm are expected before the snow tapers off to a few flurries late Wednesday afternoon.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

– Written by Michael Reeve