Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Highway

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt.

The warning says these routes saw 20 cm of snowfall Saturday morning and can expect to see two to five cm more in the evening.

The agency is cautioning drivers that weather in the mountains can change suddenly and says drivers should be using winter tires and chains.

“Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult,” the statement said. “Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.”

Highway 3 from Hope to Princeton and Manning to Skagit Valley Saturday will also see similar snowfall.