DriveBC and Environment Canada have issued a weather alert for the Coquihalla Highway as a significant amount of snow is expected.
Heavy snowfall is expected along Highway 5 from Merritt to Hope between Friday noon and early Saturday morning. The forecast is calling for snow mixed with heavy rain, and freezing temperatures which will make roads very slick.
A travel advisory is in effect and motorists are being advised to consider taking an alternate route such as Highway 3 through Princeton or Highway 1 via Boston Bar. As much as 20 cm of snow is expected to fall over the Coquihalla Summit and visibility may be suddenly reduced at times.
Road conditions are available at www.drivebc.ca.
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