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By James Peters

Wintery Weather

Weather statements warn of wind in Kamloops, snow on the Coquihalla

Jan 12, 2021 | 5:36 PM

KAMLOOPS — Environment Canada has issued a pair of special weather statements that affect the Kamloops area.

The first calls for strong wind gusts overnight Tuesday (Jan. 12) and into Wednesday morning.

The low pressure system moving east over the Interior into Alberta will bring gusts from 50- to 70-kilometres-per-hour, meaning loose objects could get tossed about and branches could come down from older trees.

Meantime, a concurrent statement warns of wintery conditions along the Coquihalla Highway.

Environment Canada is calling for “a wintery mix” along the route from Kamloops to Merritt, with a warm front bringing in a significant amount of moisture.

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Further south, between Merritt and Hope, the Coquihalla is subject to a snowfall warning with treacherous driving conditions expected.