Highway 3 at Highway 3/5 junction, looking east. (Image Credit: DriveBC.)

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Snowfall and wind warnings

District of Hope urges people not to travel on the Coquihalla Highway if possible

Feb 26, 2026 | 9:30 AM

HOPE – Environment Canada says a wind advisory is in effect for the Hope area today as a storm brings gale-force winds to the eastern Fraser Valley and heavy snow on the Coquihalla through to Friday.

The wind advisory from Environment Canada says gusts of up to 90 km/h are expected today. Power outages could occur.

Winds should ease late this evening.

In a related advisory, the District of Hope is asking people to consider delaying their travel plans amid projected accumulations of 20-30 centimetres of snow on the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt through to Friday.

“If you don’t need to travel on the Coquihalla, consider delaying plans,” the district said.

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Environment Canada anticipates the possibility of blowing snow, reduced visibility, and challenging travel conditions.