Five highway alerts in effect for region

Motorists may experience issues on many major roadways this evening as Environment Canada has issued five highway alerts over the next 24 hours.

A wind warning has been issued for the Connector from Merritt to Kelowna with winds of up to 90 km/h, making driving difficult tonight.

Other highways to be affected by the Pacific frontal system include:

• Highway 5 from Merritt to Kamloops
• Highway 5, Merritt to Hope
• Highway 3 from Hope to Princeton via the Allison Pass

Meanwhile, a snowfall warning has been issued for the Trans-Canada highway from Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass, where 20-30 cm of snow is expected to accumulate.

Motorists should check DriveBC.ca before venturing out onto the highways or stay tuned to Q101 for the latest weather developments.