Road conditions southbound at Zopkios Rest Area, near the Coquihalla Summit (Image Credit: Drive BC)
SNOWFALL WARNING

Snowfall warning issued for Hope to Merritt section of Coquihalla

Feb 23, 2020 | 8:03 AM

MERRITT — Drivers taking the Coquihalla highway today are warned to be extra cautious – with a snowfall warning in effect.

Environment Canada issued the warning this morning (Feb. 23) for the Hope to Merritt section of the highway, and says 15-25 cm of snowfall is expected.

The system coming through the Interior today will spread heavy snow to sections of the southern highways passes. The snow is expected to continue this evening, with total accumulations of 15 – 25 centimetres expected by tomorrow morning (Feb. 24).