UPDATE: Fog and wet snow expected along Coquihalla, Okanagan Connector

(UPDATE: May 22 at 1:20 pm): Environment Canada has extended its weather statement for the Okanagan Connector and Hwy 3.

The department has ended its winter weather statement for the Coquihalla Highway, but is still warning drivers to be on the lookout for wet snow and slushy conditions.

Motorists should also be on the lookout for fog, which is expected to affect visibility at higher altitudes this afternoon.

"Travellers should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions," Environment Canada's meteorologists explained in their public notice.

They added: "Snow levels are on the rise this afternoon. Wet snow has begun to mix with rain and snow level are forecast to continue their rise through the afternoon."

(Original story: May 22 at 9:05 am): There’s some snow on BC Interior highways this morning.

DriveBC webcams show wintry weather along the Coquihalla Highway, Okanagan Connector and Hwy 3.

Environment Canada warned on Tuesday that between two and four centimetres of snow was expected on the roads yesterday and today.

That weather statement remains in place this morning, with the department’s meteorologists now saying the Connector and Kootenay Pass could see up to 5 cm.

“Transportation routes may be impacted,” they warned in a public bulletin.

“Travellers should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions.”

They added: “Snow levels are dropping below pass level for most high elevation travellers routes this morning. Some snowfall is expected, then as snow level rises near midday it will transition to rain showers.

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

Updated road conditions are available at drivebc.ca.