Winter Storm Warning Issued for Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt
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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 winter storm warning for the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt, citing hazardous mountain conditions and near-zero visibility.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Coquihalla Highway, British Columbia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Coquihalla Highway, British Columbia.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow winter storm warning for the region. The agency indicates that hazardous winter conditions are expected to impact travel and safety in the designated area.
Affected Areas
This alert specifically affects the Coquihalla Highway on the stretch between Hope and Merritt.
What You Should Do
Travelers are advised that road conditions may become hazardous. Residents and motorists should check road conditions at https://www.drivebc.ca/ before traveling. Environment Canada recommends continuing to monitor alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, you can email BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #BCStorm.
Expected Conditions
According to the alert, hazardous winter conditions are expected. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. The agency warns that weather in the mountains can change suddenly, resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of 12:23 AM on March 11, 2026. It is currently expected to remain in effect until 4:23 PM on March 11, 2026.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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