DriveBC is warning of compact ice on Highway 97 North. It says the condition is in place for a 44-kilometre stretch from Tudyah Lake Provincial Park to Old Hasler Road or 15 km north of McLeod Lake to 1 km south of Pine Pass Summit. article continues below
Environment Canada is forecasting snowfall for the Central Interior and has issued snowfall warnings for the Bulkley Valley-Lakes District, Williston and Pine Pass areas. Starting tonight, roughly 10-15 cm is forecast to fall on the areas as a Pacific frontal system moves cross the Central Interior before easing off by Thursday morning. article continues below
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Let it snow!, Highway 97 and the Pine Pass under snowfall warning
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Environment Canada says between 15 to 20 centimetres of snow is expected between tonight and New Year’s Day for Highway 97 and the Pine Pass.
As a result, a snowfall warning has been issued for the area.
An approaching Pacific frontal system will give snow to Williston and Highway 97 – Pine Pass area.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.
Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.