4:19 p.m. PST Thursday 25 December 2025
Snowfall Warning in effect for:- Highway 97 - Clinton to 100 Mile House via Begbie Summit
Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected.
When:
Starting overnight into Friday.
Where:
100 Mile, Highway 97 - Clinton to 100 Mile House via Begbie Summit, North Thompson, North Columbia, Kinbasket, Yellowhead Highway - Tête Jaune Cache to the Alberta Border, West Columbia and Trans-Canada Highway - Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass.
Remarks:
An approaching frontal system will track across southern B.C. later today. Snow will begin overnight with total amounts from 10 to 20 cm expected before easing Friday evening.
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. 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.