Boulder Mountain - Posby Lake - Chinook Cove

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Barriere, BC, Canada

Updated: 17/12/2025 08:55

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Special Weather Statement

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8:27 a.m. PST Wednesday 17 December 2025

Special Weather Statement in effect for:

South Thompson

Strong westerly wind gusts are expected.

Where:
Okanagan Valley, Similkameen, Nicola, South Thompson, Fraser Canyon, Shuswap, Chilcotin, 100 Mile, Coquihalla Highway, Okanagan Connector and Highway 97 - Clinton to 100 Mile House via Begbie Summit.

When: This morning.

Remarks:
A vigorous cold front will move across the BC interior this morning. In its wake, strong westerly wind gusts will develop over parts of these regions. These strong winds may lead to possible tree damages, local power outages and travel delays.

Winds will ease later this morning as the front tracks eastward.

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.

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Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops
Winter Storm Warning

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4:22 a.m. PST Wednesday 17 December 2025

Winter Storm Warning in effect for:

Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

What:
A combination of snowfall, strong winds, and blowing snow

When:
This morning

Where:
Okanagan Connector, Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops

Additional information:
A cold front moving through the interior will continue to give snow to the Okanagan Connector and the Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops this morning. Approximately 10 to 15 cm has already fallen with a further 2 to 4 cm expected this morning before the snow eases.

As the front passes, winds are expected to pick up with gusts up to 90 km/h, which may lead to areas of blowing snow along the route.

Exercise caution when driving in crosswind prone areas.

Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.

Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance. 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.

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Okanagan Connector - Merritt to Kelowna
Winter Storm Warning

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4:22 a.m. PST Wednesday 17 December 2025

Winter Storm Warning in effect for:

Okanagan Connector - Merritt to Kelowna

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Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt
Snowfall Warning

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4:16 a.m. PST Wednesday 17 December 2025

Snowfall Warning in effect for:

Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt

Heavy snow continues.

When:
Today

Where:
- Coquihalla Highway (Near Coquihalla Summit)
- Highway 3 (Near Allison Pass)

Additional information:
A frontal system will continue to give snow to Coquihalla summit and Allison Pass today. Approximately 30 cm has already fallen with an additional 10 to 15 cm expected today for the Coquihalla before the snow eases tonight.

Over Allison Pass, approximately 5 cm has already fallen with a further 5 to 10 cm expected before the snow eases this morning.

In addition, wind gusts are expected to pick up this morning, with gusts ranging up to 70 km/h which could lead to local blowing snow along the routes.

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. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance. 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.

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Trans-Canada Highway - Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass
Winter Storm Warning

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4:06 a.m. PST Wednesday 17 December 2025

Winter Storm Warning in effect for:

Trans-Canada Highway - Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

When: This morning.

Where: Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass, Trans-Canada Highway - Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass.

What: Snowfall accumulations of 20 to 30 cm along with near zero visibilities in blowing snow.

Additional information:
Snow will continue this morning as a frontal system moves through the interior. Approximately 15 cm has already fallen with a further 5 to 10 cm expected this morning before the snow tapers to flurries. Additionally, westerly winds gusting up to 80 km/h will result in near zero visibilities in blowing snow.

Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.

Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

Allow extra time for travel. If you must drive, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance. 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.

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Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt
Special Weather Statement

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8:27 a.m. PST Wednesday 17 December 2025

Special Weather Statement in effect for:

Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt

Strong westerly wind gusts are expected.

Where:
Okanagan Valley, Similkameen, Nicola, South Thompson, Fraser Canyon, Shuswap, Chilcotin, 100 Mile, Coquihalla Highway, Okanagan Connector and Highway 97 - Clinton to 100 Mile House via Begbie Summit.

When: This morning.

Remarks:
A vigorous cold front will move across the BC interior this morning. In its wake, strong westerly wind gusts will develop over parts of these regions. These strong winds may lead to possible tree damages, local power outages and travel delays.

Winds will ease later this morning as the front tracks eastward.

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.

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Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops
Special Weather Statement

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8:27 a.m. PST Wednesday 17 December 2025

Special Weather Statement in effect for:

Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops

Strong westerly wind gusts are expected.

Where:
Okanagan Valley, Similkameen, Nicola, South Thompson, Fraser Canyon, Shuswap, Chilcotin, 100 Mile, Coquihalla Highway, Okanagan Connector and Highway 97 - Clinton to 100 Mile House via Begbie Summit.

When: This morning.

Remarks:
A vigorous cold front will move across the BC interior this morning. In its wake, strong westerly wind gusts will develop over parts of these regions. These strong winds may lead to possible tree damages, local power outages and travel delays.

Winds will ease later this morning as the front tracks eastward.

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.

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Highway 97 - Clinton to 100 Mile House via Begbie Summit
Special Weather Statement

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8:27 a.m. PST Wednesday 17 December 2025

Special Weather Statement in effect for:

Highway 97 - Clinton to 100 Mile House via Begbie Summit

Strong westerly wind gusts are expected.

Where:
Okanagan Valley, Similkameen, Nicola, South Thompson, Fraser Canyon, Shuswap, Chilcotin, 100 Mile, Coquihalla Highway, Okanagan Connector and Highway 97 - Clinton to 100 Mile House via Begbie Summit.

When: This morning.

Remarks:
A vigorous cold front will move across the BC interior this morning. In its wake, strong westerly wind gusts will develop over parts of these regions. These strong winds may lead to possible tree damages, local power outages and travel delays.

Winds will ease later this morning as the front tracks eastward.

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.

Observed at: Kamloops Airport Date: 8:00 AM PST Wednesday 17 December 2025
Mostly Cloudy	Temp.: 5 °C Wind: WSW 13 km/h Humidity: 80 % Dew point: 2 °C Pressure: 99.5 kPa Tendency: 0.70 kPa Visibility: 64 km	Sunrise: 7:58 Sunset: 15:57 Normals: Max 0°C Min -7°C

Extended Forecast - Environment Canada
Today A few showers Max: 8°C	Thu, 18 Dec Chance of flurries or rain showers Max: 5°C	Fri, 19 Dec Sunny Max: 0°C	Sat, 20 Dec A mix of sun and cloud Max: 1°C	Sun, 21 Dec Chance of flurries or rain showers Max: 2°C	Mon, 22 Dec Chance of flurries Max: -1°C	Tue, 23 Dec Cloudy Max: 1°C
Tonight Chance of flurries Min: 1°C	Night Rain showers or flurries Min: -2°C	Night Clear Min: -3°C	Night Cloudy periods Min: -1°C	Night Chance of flurries Min: -3°C	Night Chance of flurries Min: -3°C

Forecast

Kamloops, BC (Issued: 5:00 AM PST Wednesday 17 December 2025)

Today: A few showers ending this morning then clearing. Snow level 800 metres lowering to valley bottom this morning. Wind west 50 km/h gusting to 70 diminishing to 20 gusting to 40 this morning. High 8.
Tonight: A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness near midnight then 30 percent chance of flurries before morning. Wind becoming east 20 km/h before morning. Low plus 1.
Thu, 18 Dec: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries in the morning then 30 percent chance of rain showers late in the morning and early afternoon. A few rain showers beginning in the afternoon. Snow level rising to 900 metres in the afternoon. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 5.
Night: Rain showers or flurries. Low minus 2.
Fri, 19 Dec: Sunny. High zero.
Night: Clear. Low minus 3.
Sat, 20 Dec: A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 1.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low minus 1.
Sun, 21 Dec: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. High plus 2.
Night: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 3.
Mon, 22 Dec: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. High minus 1.
Night: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 3.
Tue, 23 Dec: Cloudy. High plus 1.

24 Hour Forecast - Kamloops, BC

Date/Time	Temp. (°C)	Weather Conditions	LOP †	Wind (km/h)
17 December 2025
9 AM	6	Mainly cloudy	20	W 20 gust 40
10 AM	6	A mix of sun and cloud	20	W 20 gust 40
11 AM	6	Mainly sunny	0	W 20 gust 40
12 PM	6	Mainly sunny	0	W 20 gust 40
1 PM	7	Mainly sunny	0	W 20 gust 40
2 PM	7	Mainly sunny	0	W 20 gust 40
3 PM	8	Mainly sunny	0	W 20 gust 40
4 PM	8	A few clouds	0	W 20 gust 40
5 PM	7	A few clouds	0	W 20 gust 40
6 PM	5	A few clouds	0	SE 15
7 PM	4	A few clouds	0	SE 15
8 PM	3	A few clouds	0	SE 15
9 PM	3	A few clouds	0	SE 15
10 PM	2	Partly cloudy	0	SE 15
11 PM	2	Partly cloudy	0	SE 15
18 December 2025
12 AM	2	Cloudy	0	SE 15
1 AM	1	Overcast	0	SE 15
2 AM	1	Overcast	0	SE 15
3 AM	1	Overcast	0	SE 15
4 AM	1	Chance of flurries	30	E 20
5 AM	1	Chance of flurries	30	E 20
6 AM	1	Chance of flurries	30	E 20
7 AM	1	Chance of flurries	30	E 20
8 AM	1	Chance of flurries	30	E 20

† Likelihood of Precipitation (LOP) as described in the public forecast as a chance of measurable precipitation for a period of time. Nil: 0% Low: 40% or below Medium: 60% or 70% High: Above 70%

Environment Canada