Snow is going to continue to fall on the Coquihalla Highway throughout the day on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24.
Environment Canada has issued a yellow-coded snowfall warning for the stretches of highway from Hope to Merritt and from Merritt to Kamloops as 10-15 cm is expected.
“A frontal system approaching from Washington will bring snow to Southwestern B.C.,” said Environment Canada. “The snow began this morning and will intensify later in the day.”
Visibility will be reduced at times and weather in the mountains can change suddenly. Environment Canada reminds drivers to allow extra time for travel and to maintain a safe distance between vehicles.