If you’re heading west of Creston on Highway 3 between this evening and tomorrow evening (Dec. 14) know that heavy snow is expected along Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass

Environment Canada today issued a snowfall warning, forecasting 15 to 20 cm of snowfall accumulation.

Quickly changing travel conditions can occur and rapidly accumulating snow can make travel difficult.

“A robust frontal system will pass over the region. Light snow will begin this afternoon and intensify in the overnight period. The snow, heavy at times, will continue through Saturday and ease by Saturday evening. Total snowfall accumulations of 15 to 20 cm can be expected,” Environment Canada stated.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.

Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.

The site shiftintowinter.ca reminds drivers to know before you go. Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains. Road conditions are available at drivebc.ca.

Lead image: Kootenay Pass earlier today (Dec. 13). DriveBC image

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