5:02 AM PDT Monday 3 June 2024 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Okanagan Connector - Merritt to Kelowna Mixed precipitation possible for high elevation passes. Where: Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt, Highway 3 - Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass, Okanagan Connector - Merritt to Kelowna, and Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. When: This morning over Coquihalla Summit and Allison Pass. This morning to Tuesday morning over Pennask Summit along the Okanagan Connector, and Kootenay Pass along Highway 3. DIscussion: A Pacific frontal system moving across BC brings a cooler airmass and widespread precipitation to the region. Snow levels lowered overnight and periods of mixed rain and wet snow are possible for high elevation passes along southern interior highways. Please be prepared to adjust your driving as weather conditions at high elevations may change quickly. Visit the DriveBC website for current road conditions: drivebc.ca 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 tweet reports using #BCStorm .
