Snowfall expected to continue Wednesday morning on highway routes

Yellowhead Road and Bridge is expecting that snow will continue to fall on the highway routes this morning, making morning commutes difficult.

Heaviest snowfall expected for the Coquihalla Summit (South). Snow increases overnight and will continue through the day on Wednesday into the night.

• Highway 5 South from Merritt to the Snow Shed Hill – Anticipated accumulations of 20-25cm Tuesday evening with an additional 8-15 for Wednesday
• Highway 97C – Okanagan Connector – Potential accumulations of 3-6cm late Tuesday and 4-8cm Wednesday

Snowfall will be focussed South and East of Merritt. Please drive to conditions. Plow trucks will be out removing snow and restoring traction as well as putting out chemicals to help prevent icy conditions.