4:16 a.m. PST Wednesday 17 December 2025
Snowfall Warning in effect for:- Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt
Heavy snow continues.
When:
Today
Where:
- Coquihalla Highway (Near Coquihalla Summit)
- Highway 3 (Near Allison Pass)
Additional information:
A frontal system will continue to give snow to Coquihalla summit and Allison Pass today. Approximately 30 cm has already fallen with an additional 10 to 15 cm expected today for the Coquihalla before the snow eases tonight.
Over Allison Pass, approximately 5 cm has already fallen with a further 5 to 10 cm expected before the snow eases this morning.
In addition, wind gusts are expected to pick up this morning, with gusts ranging up to 70 km/h which could lead to local blowing snow along the routes.
Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Allow extra time for travel. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance. The site https://shiftintowinter.ca/ reminds drivers to know before you go. Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains.
Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
