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Friday Highways Report for the East Kootenay
Friday Highways Report for the East Kootenay is a snapshot to give the travelling public a glimpse of what they may be heading into or out of this weekend.
Thanks to a massive cold front surging down from the north, the region is today (Friday, Feb. 12) experiencing the coldest weather of the year – ranging from -15 to -30. As a result there’s lots of blue skies and clear, dry roads but be cautious as conditions can change rapidly.
Highway 43
Sparwood to Elkford
Winter driving conditions; compact snow.
Highway 3
Sparwood to B.C. and Alberta Border
Winter driving conditions.
Sparwood to Fernie
Winter driving conditions; compact snow.
Fernie to Elko
Winter driving conditions; strong crosswinds.
Highway 3/93
Elko to Cranbrook
Winter driving conditions.
Highway 3/95
Curzon Junction to Cranbrook
Winter driving conditions.
Highway 93/95
Fort Steele to Canal Flats
Winter driving conditions.
Canal Flats to Radium Hot Springs
Winter driving conditions.
Highway 95A
Cranbrook to Kimberley
Winter driving conditions.
Kimberley to Wasa Junction
Winter driving conditions.
Highway 93
Radium Hot Springs to Alberta Border
Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. Drifting snow. Snowing.
Montana border to Highway 3
Winter driving conditions.
Highway 95
Radium Hot Springs to Golden
Watch for slippery sections.
Curzon Junction to Kingsgate
Winter driving conditions.
PLEASE NOTE: Information contained in this report is taken from DriveBC and over the period of the day may become obsolete. Please consult DriveBC for the most up-to-date information. Or check e-KNOW’s home page to see regional highway cameras.
e-KNOW does not encourage travel between towns or regions during this second wave of COVID-19, as per B.C. Provincial Health Officer’s orders.
Lead image: Highway 3 east of Sparwood. Images from DriveBC
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