5:19 a.m. PST Monday 8 December 2025
Special Weather Statement in effect for:- Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt
Strong southwesterly winds gusting up to 80 km/h are expected.
When: Late today through tonight
Where: Parts of the BC interior including: Similkameen, Nicola, South Thompson, Fraser Canyon, Chilcotin, Lakes District, Stuart-Nechako, Prince George and Yellowhead. The Coquihalla Highway, Highway 3 - Hope to Princeton Highway and Yellowhead Highway will also be affected.
Additional information:
A strong Pacific frontal system will move through the interior bringing gusty southwesterly winds today and tonight.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
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.