Special Weather statement issued for Nicola region and local highway routes

Special weather statement in effect for:

• Nicola

Intense bands of snow may develop tonight.

Timespan: This evening to Tuesday morning.

Remarks: A low pressure centre will develop over B.C. southern interior. Combined with the unstable airmass in place, there is potential for intense bands of snow to develop in the regions listed above. Snowfall up to 15cm is possible. Snow amounts will vary across the region.

Special weather statement in effect for:

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

Intense bands of snow may develop tonight.

Timespan: This evening to Tuesday morning.

Remarks: A low pressure centre will develop over B.C. southern interior. Combined with the unstable airmass in place, there is potential for intense bands of snow to develop in the regions listed above. Snowfall up to 15cm is possible. Snow amounts will vary across the region.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.

Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

Road conditions are available at www.drivebc.ca.