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By Connor Gunn

WINTER WARNINGS

Snowfall and extreme cold warnings issued for some of B.C.’s Interior

Dec 18, 2022 | 10:20 AM

MERRITT — As the cold weather turns, regions of B.C.’s Interior are being hit with extreme weather.

Locally, Environment Canada issued a winter storm warning on Saturday for the Coquihalla from Hope to Merritt.

Then on Sunday, additional weather warnings were given for the Okanagan Connector from Merritt to Kelowna as well as Highway 97 from Clinton to 100 Mile House via Begbie Summit.

The Okanagan Connector from Merritt to Kelowna is under a snowfall warning with 10 to 20 cm of snow expected.

Highway 97 from Clinton to 100 Mile House is under an extreme cold warning with wind chill values near or below minus 40.

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The warning reminds people cold temperatures like this pose risks specifically for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.

Wind chill values around minus 40 can be dangerous for anyone.

More information on the extreme cold warning can be seen on the Environment Canada page.