4:06 p.m. PST Monday 5 January 2026
Snowfall Warning in effect for:- Trans-Canada Highway - Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.
Where:
- Trans-Canada Highway from Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass
- West Columbia
When:
Beginning late overnight tonight through to Wednesday morning.
Remarks:
A frontal system moving into interior BC will bring heavy snow to the region late overnight through early Wednesday morning. Along Trans-Canada Highway from Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass, total snowfall accumulations ranging from 15 to 25 cm are expected. Over West Columbia region including Revelstoke, total snowfall amounts will be near 15 to 20 cm.
Snow, at times heavy, will ease early Wednesday morning as the system passes.
Travel will likely be challenging. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. 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.
