(UPDATE) Environment Canada snowfall warning for Pine Pass now over

UPDATE 9:00 a.m. January 10th: The snowfall warning described in the article below ended at 4:30 in the morning January 10th.

Original article below:

CHETWYND, B.C. — Motorists in the Pine Pass area are being urged to drive cautiously throughout Thursday afternoon and evening.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Pine Pass portion of Highway 97, saying a storm system crossing the interior of the province is expected to bring 10 to 15 centimetres of snowfall to the area.

“Snowfall in the Pine Pass area is expected to intensify this evening and taper off to a few flurries by early Friday morning,” the warning reads.

“Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.”

Motorists are urged to monitor Environment Canada and DriveBC for updates and the latest information on road conditions in the Pine Pass area.