Snowfall warning in effect for Nicola Valley; Winter Storm Warning for Highways

Snowfall warning in effect for:

• Nicola

Significant snowfall is expected.

Snowfall accumulations: 10 to 15 cm. Up to 20 cm possible locally, especially over higher elevations.

Timespan: This evening to Thursday morning.

An intense Pacific frontal system is forecast to move into southwestern B.C. this evening. Snow at times heavy will begin this evening and continue into Thursday morning before easing off to flurries in the afternoon. Rapidly accumulating snow may affect the Thursday morning commute.

Winter storm warning in effect for:

• Coquihalla Highway – Hope to Merritt
• Coquihalla Highway – Merritt to Kamloops
• Okanagan Connector – Merritt to Kelowna

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Significant snowfall is expected this evening through Thursday.

Snowfall accumulations: 20 to 30 cm.

Timespan: This evening to Thursday morning.

An intense Pacific frontal system is forecast to move into southwestern B.C. this evening. Heavy snow will begin this evening and continue into Thursday morning before the heavy snow tapers off in the afternoon.