2:27 PM PDT Wednesday 15 May 2024 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Trans-Canada Highway - Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass Snow for the Mountain Passes. Where: Coquihalla Highway, Okanagan Connector, Allison Pass, Kootenay Pass, Begbie Summit, and Rogers Pass. When: Overnight Thursday to Friday morning, and possibly early Saturday morning. What: Snowfall amounts of 2 to 5 cm with locally higher amounts possible. Remarks: An upper low will bring a cool airmass to higher elevations of the BC Interior late Thursday into this long weekend. Colder air along with precipitation means the mountain passes can expect a dusting of snow overnight Thursday and possibly overnight Friday. For Allison Pass, the Coquihalla Highway and the Okanagan Connector, snow can be expected above 1100 metres. At Rogers Pass, snow is expected above 1300 metres and at Begbie Summit snow is anticipated above 1000 metres. For Kootenay Pass, snow is expected above 1400 metres. Transportation routes may be impacted. Travellers should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions. 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 .
