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Snow hits BC highways

Update -- 2:00 p.m.

Drive BC is now reporting that drivers using the Coquihalla should be prepared for winter driving conditions from the Great Bear Snowshed to Exit 228, Coquihalla Lakes Road (15 km). A travel Advisory is now in effect. 

Environment Canada forecasts a heavy rate of snowfall in a short period that may include rain starting this afternoon and continuing into early Saturday morning. Drivers are asked to adjust your speed accordingly to changing road conditions. 


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The first big blast of winter is coming to highways across the province.

A special weather statement issued by Environment Canada Friday morning indicates snow is expected to fall over the Coquihalla, Kootenay Pass and Rogers Pass today and into Saturday.

A Pacific frontal system will bring snow to southern highway passes today and tonight.

Light snow at Kootenay Pass and Rogers Pass today will become heavier tonight.

Over the Coquihalla summit rain today will change to snow heavy at times tonight as snow levels fall in the wake of the front. Total snow accumulations up to 20 cm are possible through Saturday morning.

The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required or extended.

Snow was falling Friday morning along Highway 97C, the Okanagan Connector.

Several crashes in the Revelstoke area Friday morning were on roads that were snowy and icy.

RCMP remind motorists they must have good winter tires when travelling provincial highways.



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