5:00 a.m. PDT Saturday 1 November 2025
Wind Warning in effect for:- Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
What:
Wind gusts up to and possibly exceeding 90 km/h.
When:
This afternoon.
Where:
- Nicola (Including Merritt)
- Similkameen
- Okanagan Connector
- Coquihalla Highway (North of Coquihalla summit to Helmer Lake)
- Highway 3 (Stretching from Eastgate to Princeton)
Additional information:
A strong low pressure system is set to pass through Southern BC this afternoon. As the system passes, Southwest winds are expected to pick up with gusts ranging from 80-90 km/h, with a possibility of slightly stronger gusts. The system will be fast moving and as such winds should taper off by the evening period.
Local utility outages are possible. High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by the wind.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Prepare for possible disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.
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.