Strong Winds Expected Across Southern Interior of B.C. Tuesday Evening

March 23 2026 - Residents of southern British Columbia’s interior should brace for gusty winds and wet conditions Tuesday as a vigorous low pressure system moves through the region. Southwesterly winds up to 80 km/h are expected to develop late Tuesday afternoon, peaking in the evening before easing near midnight. Drivers are advised to expect sudden changes in mountain weather and hazardous conditions on higher-elevation routes. Localized power outages are also possible.

Highways and Mountain Passes

• Coquihalla Highway (Hope to Kamloops): Winds could push high-sided vehicles around, particularly between Hope and Merritt and again from Merritt to Kamloops. Sudden weather shifts may reduce visibility.

• Okanagan Connector (Merritt to Kelowna): Southwest gusts up to 80 km/h, with rain and rising snow levels affecting Pennask Summit.

• Hope–Princeton Corridor: Expect gusty southwesterlies with rain and intermittent snow at higher elevations. Drivers should remain alert for slippery sections and falling debris.

  
  

Weather Warning Issued For Grey Area

Other affected areas include the Southern Cariboo (Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Highway 97 via Begbie Summit), South and North Thompson, Nicola region, Fraser Canyon, and the eastern Fraser Valley, including Hope.

Strong Winds Expected Across Southern Interior of B.C. Tuesday Evening