B.C. highways could see wet snow over Father’s Day weekend

It may be the middle of June, but Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for multiple highways in British Columbia with the warning wet snow is possible.

The highways include the Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) from Hope to Kamloops, Highway 3 from Hope to Princeton, and the Okanagan Connector from Merritt to Kelowna.

“Wet snow or a mixture of rain and snow over the passes will create slippery conditions,” the statement reads.

“A cold trough of low pressure will move over southwestern B.C. overnight, bringing precipitation and lowering snow levels. The snow level will lower to approximately 1400 meters on Sunday morning and persist until Tuesday morning.”

Environment Canada adds that the frosty flakes and rain is expected to start Sunday, with the rain slated to get heavier on Monday morning and continue through to Tuesday morning.

“Travellers are advised to exercise caution and drive at reduced speeds when encountering slippery road conditions,” the statement reads.

With files from Cole Schisler