Image Credit: Drive BC

By James Peters

Winter Driving

Winter weather turns Coquihalla into a parking lot near the summit

Feb 28, 2024 | 1:40 PM

MERRITT, B.C. — UPDATE (2:40 p.m.): Drive B.C. says the southbound Coquihalla is now closed between Merritt and Hope.

⛔#BCHwy5 #Coquihalla CLOSED southbound #Merritt to #HopeBC due to vehicle incident. Assessment in progress. https://t.co/t76vbHc7DL

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) February 28, 2024

EARLIER: Traffic is backing up on the southbound lanes of the Coquihalla Highway near the summit in poor winter driving conditions.

A video replay from Drive B.C. webcams shows the backup began around 1:00 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 28).

Drive B.C. reports a traffic advisory along the route, but no closure as of 1:30 p.m.

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Environment Canada has a winter storm warning in effect for the Coquihalla between Merritt and Hope, with heavy snow, strong winds and reduced driving visibility predicted.

Snow accumulation is expected to begin tapering off later in the day Thursday.