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2 HIGHWAY ALERTS
HIGHWAY 3 - PAULSON SUMMIT TO KOOTENAY PASS
YELLOW WARNING - WINTER STORM

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

Hazardous winter conditions are expected. When: Now through tonight Where: Highway 3 (Mainly near Kootenay pass) Additional information: A strong Pacific frontal system brings heavy snow followed by rain and wind to Kootenay Pass lasting through tonight. Snowfall amounts are expected to be around 25cm near Kootenay Pass. Rainfall and strong winds follow in the night, with wind gusts up to 70 km/h. Travel will likely be challenging. Visibility will likely 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. The site 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 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: Colour-coded Weather Alerts.

In effect for:

  • Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass
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TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY - EAGLE PASS TO ROGERS PASS
YELLOW WARNING - SNOWFALL

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

Snowfall with total amounts of 20 to 30 cm is expected. When: Tonight through early Tuesday morning. Where: Trans-Canada Highway mainly near Rogers Pass Additional information: A strong Pacific frontal system is bringing heavy snow and wind to Rogers Pass. The snow is expected to taper off early Tuesday morning with snowfall totals ranging from 20-30 cm. In addition, wind gusts of up to 60 km/h are expected overnight which could bring blowing snow. Travel will likely be challenging. Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. Allow extra time for travel. The site 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 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: Colour-coded Weather Alerts.

In effect for:

  • Trans-Canada Highway - Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass
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Current ConditionsObserved at: Nelson

5°C

Wind:
SE 4 km/h
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Temperature:
5.4°C
Pressure:
100.5 kPa
Dew point:
5.2°C
Humidity:
98%
Date:
Observed at:
Nelson
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Rain
Tonight
5°C*
Rain ending before morning then cloudy. Snow level lowering to 1000 metres after midnight. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind southeast 20 km/h becoming west 20 gusting to 40 after midnight. Temperature rising to 8 by morning.
A mix of sun and cloud
Tue, 9 Dec
8°C
Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the morning. Showers over northern sections in the morning. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early in the morning. High 8. UV index 1 or low.
Night: Becoming cloudy in the evening then rain or wet snow. Low plus 1.
Periods of rain
Wed, 10 Dec
7°C
Periods of rain. High 7.
Night: Periods of rain. Low plus 5.
Chance of showers
Thu, 11 Dec
7°C
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 7.
Night: Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low zero.
Snow or rain
Fri, 12 Dec
1°C
Snow or rain. High plus 1.
Night: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Low minus 7.
Chance of flurries
Sat, 13 Dec
-5°C
Cloudy with 70 percent chance of flurries. High minus 5.
Night: Periods of snow. Low minus 7.
Chance of flurries
Sun, 14 Dec
-3°C
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. High minus 3.
Normals:
Max1°C.Min-5°C.
Sunrise:
8:33 MST
Sunset:
16:47 MST

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