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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. This is the first report of the 2024/2025 season. No surprise to anyone in the region, today is overcast and gray with the Elk Valley expecting a 60% chance of flurries and Columbia Valley, Cranbrook and Kimberley areas with a 40% chance of flurries.
There is a snowfall warning for Kootenay Pass, with 15 to 20 cm of snow anticipated between this evening and Saturday evening (Dec. 14).
Highway 43
Sparwood to Elkford
(Pictured above: Line Creek.)
Winter driving conditions between Sparwood and Elkford. Snowing.
Highway 3
Sparwood to B.C. and Alberta Border
(Pictured above: Highway 3 east of Sparwood.)
Winter driving conditions between Sparwood and British Columbia and Alberta border. Snowing.
Sparwood to Fernie
(Pictured above: Highway 3 at Hosmer.)
Winter driving conditions between Fernie and Sparwood. Snowing.
Fernie to Elko
(Pictured above: Highway 3 at Morrissey, west of Fernie.)
Winter driving conditions between Fernie and Elko. Compact snow. Snowing.
Highway 3/93
Elko to Cranbrook
(Pictured above: Highway 3 and 93 junction at Elko.)
Winter driving conditions between Elko and Wardner. Reports of dense fog and slippery sections between Wardner and Cranbrook.
Highway 3/93 at Steamboat
Highway 3/95
Curzon Junction to Cranbrook
(Pictured above: Highway 3/95 at Irishman Creek.)
(Pictured above: Highway 3/95 near Moyie.)
Snowing between Curzon Junction and Moyie.
Highway 93/95
Fort Steele to Canal Flats
(Pictured above: Highway 93/95 and Highway 95 A junction at Wasa.)
No conditions reported.
Canal Flats to Radium Hot Springs
(Pictured above: Highway 93/95 at Canal Flats.)
Nearing Radium Hot Springs watch for slippery sections and dense fog. Also, watch for wildlife overpass construction south of the village.
Highway 95A
Cranbrook to Kimberley
(Pictured above: Cranbrook.)
No conditions reported.
Kimberley to Wasa Junction
(Pictured above: Highway 95A in Kimberley)
No conditions reported.
Highway 93
Radium Hot Springs to Alberta Border
(Pictured above: Radium Hot Springs roundabout.)
No conditions reported.
US/Montana border to Highway 3
Winter driving conditions between B.C./U.S. Border and Highway 3. Compact snow. Snowing.
Highway 95
Radium Hot Springs to Golden
(Pictured above: Highway 95 at Brisco.)
No conditions reported.
Curzon Junction to Kingsgate
(Pictured above: Highway 3 and 93 Curzon Junction at Yahk.)
Snowing between Kingsgate and Curzon Junction.
Toby Creek Road near Panorama Mountain Resort
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 43 leading into Elkford. Images from DriveBC
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