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. Quickly, conditions are extremely wintery throughout the region today (Jan. 27).

Highway 43

Sparwood to Elkford

Limited visibility with heavy snowfall. Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. (Pictured above: Highway 43 at Line Creek.)

 

Highway 3

Sparwood to B.C. and Alberta Border

Limited visibility with heavy snowfall. Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. (Pictured above: Highway 3 east of Sparwood.)

Sparwood to Fernie

Limited visibility with heavy snowfall. Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. (Pictured above: Highway 3 at Hosmer, east of Fernie.)

Fernie to Elko

Winter driving conditions. Compact snow. Slushy with slippery sections. Snowing.  (Pictured above: Highway 3 at Morrissey, west of Fernie.)

 

Highway 3/93

Elko to Cranbrook

Winter driving conditions. Snowing.  (Pictured above: Junction of Highways 3 and 93 at Elko, looking east.)

 

Highway 3/95

Curzon Junction to Cranbrook

Winter driving conditions. Snowing.  (Pictured above: Highway 3/95 east of Moyie.)

 

Highway 93/95

Fort Steele to Canal Flats

Winter driving conditions. Snowing. (Pictured above: Highway 93/95 and Highway 95A junction at Wasa/Tata Creek.)

Canal Flats to Radium Hot Springs

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. (Pictured above: Highway 93/95 at Canal Flats.)

 

Highway 95A

Cranbrook to Kimberley

Winter driving conditions. Snowing.  (Pictured above: Cranbrook)

Kimberley to Wasa Junction

Winter driving conditions. Snowing. (Pictured above: Highway 95A in Kimberley.)

 

Highway 93

Radium Hot Springs to Alberta Border

Compact snow and slushy with slippery sections.  Utility work between Stanley Street and Radium Hill Road for 3.1 km (Radium Hot Springs) until Feb. 6. From 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. All lanes blocked. (Pictured above: Highway 93 and 95 junction roundabout at Radium.)

 

Montana border to Highway 3 

Winter driving conditions. Compact snow. Slushy with slippery sections. Snowing.

 

Highway 95

Radium Hot Springs to Golden

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections.

Curzon Junction to Kingsgate

Winter driving conditions.  (Pictured above: Highway 3 and 95 Curzon Junction/Yahk.)

Highway 3/Kootenay Pass (above)

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.

Lead image: Highway 95 at Brisco. Images from DriveBC

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