UPDATE Winter storm warnings in effect
UPDATE Dec. 21 5 a.m.
A snowfall warning is in effect for:
Central Okanagan – including Kelowna
North Okanagan – including Vernon
South Okanagan – including Penticton
Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected.
A deepening Pacific low will make its way across Washington state during the day then will cross the southeast corner of British Columbia tonight. Abundant moisture associated with the system combined with cold air to the north of its trajectory will produce heavy snowfall across the southern interior of B.C.
Snow will begin early this morning and intensify during the day. It will taper off tonight. Snowfall amounts will range from 15 to 20 cm for the Nicola and Boundary regions. Snowfall will be more variable in the Okanagan where lower elevations along the lake may receive 10 cm or less; however, there will be 15 cm or more over higher terrain.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow.
Winter storm warning in effect for:
- Coquihalla Highway – Hope to Merritt
- Okanagan Connector – Merritt to Kelowna
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
Snow will begin early this morning and intensify rapidly. It will taper off late tonight. Snowfall amounts will generally range from 25 to 35 cm. Near Allison Pass, amounts up to 40 cm are possible.
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Dec. 20
Environment Canada is urging drivers to take caution today with winter storm warnings in effect for several Interior highways.
A warning is in effect for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt, and Highway 3 – Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass. Snow is expected to begin early Monday morning and intensify before tapering off Monday evening. The forecaster says snowfall amounts could range between 25 to 35 cm.
A winter storm warning is also in effect for the Okanagan Connector from Merritt to Kelowna, with heavy snowfall projected to begin Monday.
Meantime, a snowfall warning is in effect for:
- Central Okanagan – including Kelowna
- North Okanagan – including Vernon
- South Okanagan – including Penticton
Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected.
“A deepening Pacific low will make its way across Washington state on Monday. Abundant moisture associated with the system combined with cold air to the north of its trajectory will produce heavy snowfall across the southern interior of British Columbia,” said Environment Canada.
Snow will begin early Monday morning and intensify during the day. It will taper off Monday night. Snowfall amounts will range from 15 to 20 cm for the Nicola and Boundary regions. Snowfall will be more variable in the Okanagan where lower elevations along the lake may receive 10 cm or less; however, there will be 15 cm or more over higher terrain.
Road conditions are available at www.drivebc.ca.