yellow warning - winter storm - in effect Hazardous winter conditions are expected. What: A combination of snowfall, strong winds, and blowing snow When: Tonight Where: Okanagan Connector, Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops Additional information: A vigorous front is set to move through the Interior BC tonight, which will bring snow, winds and local blowing snow for the Okanagan Connector (Mainly near Pennask Summit) and the Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops. Snowfall totals tonight are expected to be 15 - 20 cm, and as the front passes through, winds are expected to pick up, with gusts possibly up to 90 km/h. This will lead to areas of blowing snow along the route, and overall messy driving conditions. Exercise caution when driving in crosswind prone areas. ### 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. Road conditions are available at https://www.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: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts. Consider postponing non-essential travel and outdoor activities until conditions improve. The site https://shiftintowinter.ca/ reminds drivers to know before you go. Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains.
