Special weather statement issued for Coquihalla and Nicola Valley

Special weather statement in effect for:

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

Potential for heavy snow Wednesday evening through Thursday.

Snowfall accumulations: 10 to 20 cm, up to 25 cm possible for highway passes.

Timespan: Wednesday evening to Thursday afternoon.

 Rapidly accumulating snow, possibly affecting the Thursday morning commute.

A low pressure system is forecast to move into southwestern B.C. Wednesday evening. Snow at times heavy will begin in the evening and continue into late Thursday morning before easing off to flurries in the afternoon. Snowfall amounts ranging from 10 to 25 cm can be expected by the afternoon.