The Coquihalla Highway is pictured looking north, about 7 km north of Zopkios Brake Check, Friday evening, Oct. 16. (Image Credit: DriveBC.)
Special weather statement
Special weather statement issued for the Coquihalla Hwy. and Hwy. 3
Oct 16, 2026 | 5:44 PM
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COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY/CROWSNEST HIGHWAY – Things might be dry tonight on area highways, but Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Highway 3, 5 and 97C tomorrow.
According to a special weather statement issued at 4:01 p.m. Friday (Oct. 16) by the national weather agency, a fall storm will bring mixed weather conditions on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Sudden gusty winds of 60-80 km/h will accompany the latest weather pattern.
Snow levels are expected to lower to 1,500 metres over southern B.C., and as low as 1,200 metres over central B.C.
