snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.
Where:
Western sections near Hope Slide.
When:
Now until this evening.
Remarks: A frontal system over southern BC is bringing heavy snow to the region. Heavy snow will continue this evening before tapering off to flurries. Heaviest snowfall with total amount of 15 to 25 cm is expected over western sections near Hope Slide.
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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 23:52
Until: Jan 07, 2026 15:03
snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of about 15 cm is expected.
Where:
Western sections near Hope Slide.
When:
Now until this evening.
Remarks: A frontal system over the BC south coast is bringing snow to the region today. Heaviest snowfall with total amount near 15 cm is expected over western sections near Hope Slide.
Snow will ease to a few flurries overnight tonight.
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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 17:49
Until: Jan 07, 2026 09:49
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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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
freezing rain
Freezing rain is expected.
Where:
When: Now till this morning
Remark: A low pressure system complex off the coast of California will draw warm air and moisture into Southern B.C. interior tonight until 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. Higher elevation regions between 600 to 1500 metres are likely to have significant freezing rain impacts, such as Highway 3. Period of freezing rain mixed with snow will change to rain on Saturday afternoon as temperatures rise.
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Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Icy surfaces could be difficult to detect.
Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.
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 05:21
Until: Jan 03, 2026 21:21
weather
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From: Jan 03, 2026 19:36
Until: Jan 03, 2026 20:36
freezing rain
Freezing rain is no longer expected.
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From: Jan 03, 2026 19:09
Until: Jan 03, 2026 20:09
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
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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
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: Saturday morning.
Remark: A low pressure system complex off the coast of California will draw warm air and moisture into Southern B.C. interior early Saturday 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 on Saturday 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
###
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 02, 2026 19:10
Until: Jan 03, 2026 11:10
