UPDATE: Pine Pass receives another snowfall warning
Another snowfall warning has been issued for a stretch of Highway 97 near Chetwynd.
UPDATE December 20th: The snowfall warning described in the below article ended at 4:27 a.m. on December 20th.
CHETWYND, B.C. — Another snowfall warning has been issued for a stretch of Highway 97 near Chetwynd.
Environment Canada issued a warning for the Pine Pass area on December 19th, saying roughly 10 centimetres of snow is expected to fall over the course of the afternoon and evening.
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“A Pacific frontal system moving over the BC north and central interior today is bringing snow to the region,” the warning reads.
“Snow, heavy at times, is expected to continue through this evening and then taper off to a few flurries overnight.”
Motorists are urged to drive with caution, as rapidly accumulating snow could affect road conditions and impair visibility.
DriveBC has updates on road conditions.
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