Snowfall Warning Issued for Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt

Source: ECCC · Coquihalla Highway (Hope to Merritt)

This alert is no longer in effect.

ECCC issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt, effective March 10, 2026.

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Record type
Snowfall
Affected area
Coquihalla Highway (Hope to Merritt)
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Coquihalla Highway (Hope to Merritt).

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.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this ECCC weather alert.

What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt, effective March 10, 2026.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "low" severity. No immediate action required, but stay aware.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Coquihalla Highway (Hope to Merritt). Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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