Photo: Contributed
A weather alert continues for the Coquihalla from Hope to Merritt, Friday night and into Saturday morning.
DriveBC is cautioning motorists to expect heavy snowfall mixed with rain, and freezing temperatures which may cause icy conditions.
A travel advisory is in effect and drivers are urged to use an alternative route.
For those traveling along Highway 1, the road will be closed on Saturday from West Boundary of Glacier National Park to East Boundary of Glacier National Park (43.8 km).
Crews will begin work for 7 a.m. drivers can expect individual closures of one to two hours until 1 p.m.
Check DriveBC for before heading out onto the roads.