Snowfall warning issued for some mountain passes in British Columbia's interior | Globalnews.ca

Summer is just around the corner, but snow is still expected on some highways in British Columbia's Interior.

Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for several high mountain passes.

“A Pacific frontal system is moving across British Columbia, bringing colder air masses and widespread precipitation to the region,” Environment Canada said in a special weather statement. “Snow levels will decrease overnight, with a possible mix of rain and snow to higher elevations along the Southern Interior Highway.”


Click to play video: 'Extreme cold weather warning for inland highways'


Extreme cold weather warning for inland highways


Weather warning area:

Coquihalla Expressway

Route 3

  • Hoping to reach Princeton via Allison Pass

Okanagan Connector

Route 3

  • Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass

Mixed rainfall is expected over Coquihalla Peak and Allison Pass Monday morning.

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Snow is expected on Penaske Peak along the Okanagan Connector and Kootenay Pass along Highway 3 Monday into Tuesday morning.

“Please be prepared to adjust your driving as weather conditions can change quickly at higher elevations,” Environment Canada said. “Visit the DriveBC website for current road conditions: drivebc.ca”


Click to play video: 'Crews prepare to enter winter conditions'


Staff prepare to enter winter working state


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