WEATHER ALERT: Snowfall coming in next 24 hours to region /highways

Highways in the region could be tricky over the next 24 hours.

Environment Canada says a pacific frontal system is expected to bring 10-15 centimetres of snow to the mountain passes.

Highways affected include the

• Coquihalla Hope to Merritt
• the Connector Merritt to Kelowna
• Highway 3 – Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass
• Trans – Canada Highway – Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass

The snowfall is expected to start this afternoon (Saturday Nov 16) and continue until Sunday morning so motorist should be prepared for winter driving conditions.