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Coquihalla expecting up to 30 cm of snow between Hope and Merritt

Storm warning for Coq

A winter storm warning has been issued for the Coquihalla Highway.

Environment Canada has issued a warning for the Coq between Hope to Merritt, with up to 30 cm of snow expected by Friday morning.

“An approaching frontal system will move inland tonight and across the B.C. Interior on Thursday. Snow is expected to begin tonight then become heavy at times through Thursday. Snowfall amounts near 30 cm can be expected by Friday morning,” a statement on the Environment Canada page said.

“Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.”

A winter storm warning and snowfall warning has also been issued for Highway 3 from Kootenay Pass to Paulson Summit.

For the Okanagan Valley there is a 60 per cent chance of flurries mixed with rain.



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