yellow warning - winter storm - in effect Hazardous winter conditions are expected. What: A combination of snowfall, strong winds, and blowing snow When: This morning Where: Okanagan Connector, Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops Additional information: A cold front moving through the interior will continue to give snow to the Okanagan Connector and the Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops this morning. Approximately 10 to 15 cm has already fallen with a further 2 to 4 cm expected this morning before the snow eases. As the front passes, winds are expected to pick up with gusts up to 90 km/h, which may lead to areas of blowing snow along the route. Exercise caution when driving in crosswind prone areas. ### 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. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance. The site https://shiftintowinter.ca/ reminds drivers to know before you go. Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains.
