Yellow Snowfall Warning Issued for Coquihalla Highway Between Hope and Merritt

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway. The alert is driven by an upper low bringing convective flurries to the region, which are expected to produce short bursts of heavy snow.

Affected Areas

This weather alert is specifically in effect for the Coquihalla Highway on the stretch between Hope and Merritt.

What You Should Do

Travel will likely be challenging due to rapidly changing conditions. Residents and travelers are advised to:

• Monitor road conditions via DriveBC at https://www.drivebc.ca/.
• Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
• Report severe weather by emailing [email protected] or posting to X using the hashtag #BCStorm.

Expected Conditions

An upper low is bringing convective flurries that may cause a sudden reduction in visibility. Snowfall accumulation will be highly variable across the highway:

• Tonight: Locally, 10 to 15 cm of snow could fall.
• Tuesday Night: A further 10 to 15 cm is expected.
• Hazards: Sudden visibility drops and hazardous driving conditions due to heavy flurries.

Timeline

The warning is effective as of March 10, 2026. Flurries are expected to taper off overnight tonight, followed by a brief break before a second round of heavy flurries begins Tuesday afternoon and continues through Tuesday night.