Snowfall warning for North Okanagan and surrounding regions

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT Saturday, November 2, 2024: Coquihalla Highway (Hwy 5) and Okanagan Connector (Hwy 97C) drivers should brace for a challenging start to the week. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for mountain passes in southern B.C., including Coquihalla and the Connector, with heavy snow, high winds, and poor visibility forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Expect strong south winds on Monday, turning west-northwest by evening. Snow accumula

Coquihalla Highway, BC - December 5, 2023 - 4:55 AM PST In a weather alert issued early this morning, residents and commuters along the Coquihalla Highway, from Hope to Merritt, are urged to exercise caution as heavy rain persists in the region. The downpour, anticipated to continue until this afternoon, has prompted concerns about potential flooding and landslides. Meteorologists predict total rainfall amounts ranging between 60 to 80 mm, increasing the risk of local floodi