25 cm expected on Coq

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Environment Canada has issued a weather warning for the Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt.

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.

An intense Pacific frontal system will approach the interior tonight. Light snow from the system will start early this evening and will become heavier overnight. The snow is expected to continue through Saturday with total accumulations up to 25 cm expected by early Saturday evening. Meanwhile, strong southerly winds accompanying the system will give local blowing snow resulting in low visibilities.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

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

You are advised to check with DriveBC and Castanet for highway conditions and the latest from traffic and highway cameras.