snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.
Where: Highway 3 - near Kootenay Pass.
When: Now until Wednesday morning
Remarks: A frontal system moving through interior BC continues to bring heavy snow tonight. The snow will ease on Wednesday morning as the system passes.
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Travel will likely be challenging. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 07, 2026 00:34
Until: Jan 07, 2026 16:34
snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.
Where: Near Fernie.
When: Now through tonight.
Remarks: A frontal system moving through interior BC continues to brings snow tonight. Over southern sections of Elk Valley near Fernie 10-15 cm more snowfall is expected tonight. Snow will ease Wednesday morning as the system passes.
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Travel will likely be challenging. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 07, 2026 00:35
Until: Jan 07, 2026 15:15
snowfall
Significant snowfall is no longer expected.
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From: Jan 07, 2026 11:47
Until: Jan 07, 2026 12:47
snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.
Where: Near Fernie.
When: Now through tonight.
Remarks: A frontal system moving into interior BC will bring snow today and tonight. Over southern sections of Elk Valley near Fernie, snow will intensify this afternoon and ease Wednesday morning as the system passes.
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Travel will likely be challenging. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 06, 2026 19:14
Until: Jan 07, 2026 11:14
snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.
Where: Highway 3 - near Kootenay Pass.
When: Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning.
Remarks: A frontal system moving into interior BC will bring heavy snow on Tuesday. Snow will ease Wednesday morning as the system passes.
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Travel will likely be challenging. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 06, 2026 00:07
Until: Jan 06, 2026 16:07
snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.
Where: Near Fernie.
When: Tuesday and Tuesday night.
Remarks: A frontal system moving into interior BC will bring snow on Tuesday. Over southern sections of Elk Valley near Fernie, snow will intensify during Tuesday morning and ease Wednesday morning as the system passes.
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Travel will likely be challenging. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 06, 2026 00:00
Until: Jan 06, 2026 16:00
snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm continues.
When:
Today
Where:
- Highway 3 - near Kootenay Pass
Remark:
A warm front coming from Washington State is bringing snow to Kootenay Pass. The snow will continue and intensify this morning before tapering off early this afternoon. Today's snowfall amounts are expected to be around 15 cm.
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Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 04, 2026 12:30
Until: Jan 05, 2026 02:07
snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected.
When:
Beginning overnight and tapering off early Sunday afternoon
Where:
- Highway 3 - near Kootenay Pass
Remark:
A warm front coming from Washington State will bring snow to Kootenay Pass. The snow will begin overnight and intensify Sunday morning before tapering off early Sunday afternoon. Snowfall amounts are expected to be around 10 cm for tonight, and up to 15 cm on Sunday.
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Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 04, 2026 01:56
Until: Jan 04, 2026 17:56
weather
What: Period of freezing rain is likely.
Where: - South Okanagan - east of Osoyoos
- West Kootenay - including Trail, Rossland
- Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass.
When: This morning.
Remark: A low pressure system complex off the coast of California will draw warm air and moisture into Southern B.C. interior early this morning. With cold air lingering in the valleys and warm air aloft, conditions are favourable for periods of freezing rain across the region. Elevations between 500 to 1500 metres are likely to have significant freezing rain impacts. Period of freezing rain mixed with snow will change to rain this afternoon as temperatures rise.
- Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery
- Icy surface could be difficult to detect
- Be very careful if walking or driving
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Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 03, 2026 18:04
Until: Jan 03, 2026 23:04
weather
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From: Jan 03, 2026 19:36
Until: Jan 03, 2026 20:36
weather
What: Period of freezing rain is likely.
Where: - South Okanagan - east of Osoyoos
- Boundary
- West Kootenay - including Trail, Rossland
- Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass.
When: This morning.
Remark: A low pressure system complex off the coast of California will draw warm air and moisture into Southern B.C. interior early this morning. With cold air lingering in the valleys and warm air aloft, conditions are favourable for periods of freezing rain across the region. Elevations between 500 to 1500 metres are likely to have significant freezing rain impacts. Period of freezing rain mixed with snow will change to rain this afternoon as temperatures rise.
- Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery
- Icy surface could be difficult to detect
- Be very careful if walking or driving
###
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 03, 2026 09:20
Until: Jan 03, 2026 20:03
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, continues.
What:
Rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm.
When:
This morning.
Where:
Southern Elk Valley including Fernie.
Remarks:
Heavy rain will ease early this morning.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 11, 2025 11:28
Until: Dec 11, 2025 18:31
fog
Near zero visibility in fog is expected over some areas.
When:
Now until late Friday morning.
Where:
Mainly near Kootenay Pass
###
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Fog advisories are issued when near-zero visibility in fog is expected.
Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 05, 2025 07:32
Until: Dec 05, 2025 21:31
fog
Poor visibility in fog is no longer expected.
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From: Dec 05, 2025 15:42
Until: Dec 05, 2025 16:42
snowfall
Heavy snow is expected today with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm.
Where: Elk Valley, with highest amounts expected near Fernie.
What: A low pressure system develops in southeast BC bringing snow to this area.
When: Snow will begin this morning and intensify throughout the day. Snow will end early this evening.
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Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
From: Nov 24, 2025 13:23
Until: Nov 25, 2025 05:16
snowfall
Heavy snow is expected on Monday, with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm.
Where: Elk Valley, with highest amounts expected near Fernie.
What: A low pressure system develops in southeast BC bringing snow to this area.
When: Snow will begin early Monday morning and intensify throughout the day. Snow will end Monday evening.
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Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Roofs are at an increased risk of collapse under the weight of snow.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
From: Nov 24, 2025 01:49
Until: Nov 24, 2025 17:49
