Winter tires or chains still required on designated highways
For highways located through mountain passes and/or high snowfall areas, the requirements extend until April 30.
Tag: winter driving
Snowfall warning issued for area highways
A snowfall warning has been issued for the stretch of Highway 5 between Merritt and Hope, and Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton, via Allison Pass.
Winter storm watch issued for area highways
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for Highway 5 from Hope to Merritt. According to the notice, accumulations of more than 20 centimetres are possible, with the heavy snow and southwest wind gusts expected to bring limited visibility.
Snowfall warning in effect from Merritt to Hope
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Highway 5 from Hope to Merritt. According to the notice, accumulations of 15 to 20 centimetres are possible, with the heavy snow expected to bring limited visibility.
Hwy 3 closed in both directions due to high avalanche hazard
The road is closed in both directions with an update not expected until 3:00PM this afternoon.
Winter storm warning issued for Nicola region
A winter storm warning has been issued for the Nicola region, with the potential for significant snowfall and freezing rain.
Winter tires still required on the Coquihalla until end of April
Despite spring temperatures in the Nicola Valley, the B.C. government issued a reminder to...
Province unveils plans for new winter driving regulations
Commercial truck drivers can expect to face stiffer penalties if they are caught without...
Snowy conditions make for busy weekend
The number of car accidents on area highways came as no surprise to Merritt RCMP after the...
Coquihalla construction on hold for the winter
When winter conditions arrive on the Coquihalla Highway, travellers should be prepared for delays...
