Winter Storm warning issued for Highway 3 — Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass
By Lone Sheep Publishing
For the second time in a few days Environment Canada is issuing a Winter Storm warning for higher elevation highways in the Southern Interior, including Highway 3 — Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass beginning Tuesday night.
Environment Canada said a strong pacific frontal system will begin to push into the BC interior Tuesday evening.
“Snowfall will intensify overnight and continue throughout Wednesday and into Thursday,” Environment Canada said.
“In addition, gusty southwest winds will develop Wednesday and persist into Thursday. Snowfall amounts will vary along the routes due to elevation.”
Environment Canada said the heavy snowfall and gusty winds should begin to taper off later Thursday.
However, Environment Canada added that accumulating snow may continue along Highway 3 into Thursday evening.
Environment Canada said the rapidly accumulating snow and local blowing snow making difficult travel conditions with visibility suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
The site Shift Into Winter reminds drivers to know before you go.
Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains.
Road conditions are available at DriveBC.
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Environment Canada issues Winter Storm warning for Highway 3 — Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass
Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm warning for higher elevation highways in the Southern Interior, including Highway 3 — Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass beginning Saturday evening.
Environment Canada said that the winter storm is expected to begin Saturday night and continue through until Sunday evening with total snowfall accumulation of 25 to 40 cm for most highway passes and upwards of 50 cm for the Coquihalla Summit.
Environment Canada said that hazardous winter conditions are expected on many of the highways:
- Highway 3 – Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass
- Hope to Merritt
- Highway 3 – Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass
- Trans-Canada Highway – Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass
“A storm system crossing BC this weekend will bring heavy snow to the mentioned routes,” the Environment Canada statement said.
“Periods of snow is forecast to intensify overnight with heavy snow expected through the day on Sunday.”
Environment Canada said with warm air in the valleys, lower elevations of the highway routes will be raining.
“Strong gusty winds are expected to accompany the heavy snow on Sunday that will further reduce visibility in blowing snow,” Environment Canada said.
“Conditions are expected to improve later Sunday night.”
Monday for the West Kootenay/Boundary region.
Environment Canada said that hazardous winter conditions can be expected on Highway 3 — Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass beginning Monday night and into Tuesday.
Snowfall accumulations between 20 to 30 cm is expected.
Environment Canada said the rapidly accumulating snow and local blowing snow making difficult travel conditions with visibility suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
The site Shift Into Winter reminds drivers to know before you go.
Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains.
Road conditions are available at DriveBC.
