Anyone heading to the BC Interior over the May long weekend should be prepared to deal with some snow.
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway, Okanagan Connector, Allison Pass, Kootenay Pass, Begbie Summit, and Rogers Pass.
“An upper low will bring a cool airmass to higher elevations of the BC Interior tonight and into this long weekend,” reads the weather statement.
“Colder air along with precipitation means the mountain passes can expect a dusting of snow tonight, and possibly Friday night.”
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For Allison Pass, the Coquihalla Highway, the Okanagan Connector and Begbie summit, snow can be expected above 1000 metres. At Rogers and Kootenay Pass, snow is expected above 1300 metres. Anywhere from 2 to 5 cm of snow is expected.
“Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions,” adds Environment Canada. Drivers should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions.