Snowfall warning issued for Highway 97 and Pine Pass

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A snowfall warning has been issued for Highway 97 and the Pine Pass. 

According to Environment Canada, the area is forecasted to receive 10 to 15cm of snow starting tonight, March 26th until midday Friday, March 27th. 

Environment Canada said an approaching frontal system is moving across central and northern B.C., meaning the region can expect periods of light snow which will begin this evening and will intensify overnight. 

On midday Friday, the snow is expected ease to flurries as the system leaves. 

Environment Canada’s warning is at a ‘yellow’ level, which refers to hazardous weather that may cause damage, disruptions or health impact, but these impacts are moderate, localized or short-term.

This comes after the Peace region was expected to receive up to 25cm of snow on March 24th and March 25th. 

It said visibility is likely to be reduced at times and weather in the mountains can change suddenly, which can result in hazardous driving conditions.

Environment Canada is advising residents to prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions, adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains. 

Commuters are asked to allow extra time for travel and check road conditions on DriveBC. 

It asked residents 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.