Snowfall Warning Issued for Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt
Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt, effective March 10, 2026.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway. This alert is an update to a previous warning and is effective immediately as of March 10, 2026.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert is limited to the Coquihalla Highway, specifically the stretch between Hope and Merritt.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area should monitor local weather updates and road conditions. Official updates can be found on the Environment Canada website.
Expected Conditions
The primary hazard identified is snowfall. While specific accumulation totals were not provided in the current bulletin, the yellow warning status indicates hazardous winter driving conditions are possible.
Timeline
The alert was issued and became effective at 6:19 PM UTC on March 10, 2026. Travelers should remain alert for changing conditions throughout the duration of the event.
Source: ECCC Official Notice