Snowfall warning in effect for Coquihalla – Feb 1/21

Snowfall warning in effect for:

• Coquihalla Highway – Hope to Merritt

Snowfall with total amounts of about 15 cm is expected.

Snowfall amounts of 15 cm expected tonight.

A frontal system over the south coast gave approximately 25 cm to the Coquihalla Highway – Hope to Merritt last night. Snow will ease during the day today as the snow level rises to 1200 metres then become heavy at times tonight as the snow level lowers to 200 metres. Snowfall amounts of 15 cm can be expected by Tuesday morning.

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.