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3 HIGHWAY ALERTS
COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY - HOPE TO MERRITT
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Special Weather Statement in effect for:
  • Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt

What: Wet snow near highway summits. When: This afternoon to Tuesday. Where: Okanagan Connector - Merritt to Kelowna, Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass, Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt, Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops, and Highway 3 - Princeton via Allison Pass. Additional information: A cool airmass has settled over the British Columbia with snow falling over the interior highway passes. Snow levels have risen to 1500 metres and the snow has changed to rain over the summits on the Coquihalla Highway and Highway 3 - Princeton via Allison Pass. Meanwhile temperatures remain near zero and snow continues to fall over the Okanagan Connector - Merritt to Kelowna, and Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass, Tonight snow levels will lower to near 1200 metres and the risk of snowfall is possible once again for the Coquihalla Highway, and Highway 3 - Princeton via Allison Pass with accumulations between a trace to five centimetres. Over Paulson Summit and Kootenay Pass, wet snow will start near the pass this afternoon and continue through Tuesday. Snowfall accumulations from trace to 5 cm are expected through this evening. Additional amounts over 5 cm are possible on Tuesday. Please be prepared to adjust your driving as weather conditions at high elevations may change quickly. Slow down and maintain a safe following distance. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. 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.

COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY - MERRITT TO KAMLOOPS
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Special Weather Statement in effect for:
  • Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops

What: Wet snow near highway summits. When: This afternoon to Tuesday. Where: Okanagan Connector - Merritt to Kelowna, Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass, Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt, Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops, and Highway 3 - Princeton via Allison Pass. Additional information: A cool airmass has settled over the British Columbia with snow falling over the interior highway passes. Snow levels have risen to 1500 metres and the snow has changed to rain over the summits on the Coquihalla Highway and Highway 3 - Princeton via Allison Pass. Meanwhile temperatures remain near zero and snow continues to fall over the Okanagan Connector - Merritt to Kelowna, and Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass, Tonight snow levels will lower to near 1200 metres and the risk of snowfall is possible once again for the Coquihalla Highway, and Highway 3 - Princeton via Allison Pass with accumulations between a trace to five centimetres. Over Paulson Summit and Kootenay Pass, wet snow will start near the pass this afternoon and continue through Tuesday. Snowfall accumulations from trace to 5 cm are expected through this evening. Additional amounts over 5 cm are possible on Tuesday. Please be prepared to adjust your driving as weather conditions at high elevations may change quickly. Slow down and maintain a safe following distance. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. 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.

OKANAGAN CONNECTOR - MERRITT TO KELOWNA
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Special Weather Statement in effect for:
  • Okanagan Connector - Merritt to Kelowna

What: Wet snow near highway summits. When: This afternoon to Tuesday. Where: Okanagan Connector - Merritt to Kelowna, Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass, Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt, Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops, and Highway 3 - Princeton via Allison Pass. Additional information: A cool airmass has settled over the British Columbia with snow falling over the interior highway passes. Snow levels have risen to 1500 metres and the snow has changed to rain over the summits on the Coquihalla Highway and Highway 3 - Princeton via Allison Pass. Meanwhile temperatures remain near zero and snow continues to fall over the Okanagan Connector - Merritt to Kelowna, and Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass, Tonight snow levels will lower to near 1200 metres and the risk of snowfall is possible once again for the Coquihalla Highway, and Highway 3 - Princeton via Allison Pass with accumulations between a trace to five centimetres. Over Paulson Summit and Kootenay Pass, wet snow will start near the pass this afternoon and continue through Tuesday. Snowfall accumulations from trace to 5 cm are expected through this evening. Additional amounts over 5 cm are possible on Tuesday. Please be prepared to adjust your driving as weather conditions at high elevations may change quickly. Slow down and maintain a safe following distance. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. 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.

Current ConditionsObserved at: Salmon Arm

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Wind:
calm
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Temperature:
9.0°C
Pressure:
101.3 kPa
Dew point:
6.4°C
Humidity:
84%
Date:
Observed at:
Salmon Arm

ForecastForecast issued:

Detailed ForecastForecast issued:

Chance of showers
Tue, 20 May
16°C
A mix of sun and cloud. 60 percent chance of showers in the afternoon with risk of thunderstorms. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate.
Night: Partly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers early in the evening with risk of thunderstorms. Low 6.
Chance of showers
Wed, 21 May
18°C
A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 18.
Night: Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low plus 5.
A mix of sun and cloud
Thu, 22 May
18°C
A mix of sun and cloud. High 18.
Night: Clear. Low 6.
A mix of sun and cloud
Fri, 23 May
21°C
A mix of sun and cloud. High 21.
Night: Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 10.
A mix of sun and cloud
Sat, 24 May
23°C
A mix of sun and cloud. High 23.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low 10.
A mix of sun and cloud
Sun, 25 May
27°C
A mix of sun and cloud. High 27.
Normals:
Max20°C.Min7°C.
Sunrise:
5:01 PDT
Sunset:
20:44 PDT

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