10:42 a.m. PST Tuesday 23 December 2025
Snowfall Warning in effect for:- Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt
Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 15 cm is expected.
When:
Wednesday
Where:
- Fraser Canyon
- Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt
Additional information:
A frontal system approaching from Washington will bring snow to Southwestern BC. The snow will begin early Wednesday morning and intensify later in the day. Snowfall amounts may reach up to 10 cm for the Fraser Canyon and 15 cm for the Coquihalla Highway.
Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Road closures are possible.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Prepare for possible disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities. 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.
