Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Highway 97 Pine Pass and McLeod Lake
Environment Canada has issued a blowing snow advisory for the Williston region, warning of hazardous travel and near-zero visibility through Sunday afternoon.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow blowing snow advisory for the Williston region. The alert was triggered by an Arctic front pushing through the Rockies, which is expected to create dangerous driving conditions due to poor visibility.
Affected Areas
The advisory specifically impacts the following locations:
- Highway 97 through Pine Pass
- McLeod Lake
- The broader Williston area
What You Should Do
Travel will likely be hazardous due to near-zero visibility. Residents and travelers are urged to monitor ongoing alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, you can email BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #BCStorm.
Expected Conditions
An Arctic front moving through the region will generate strong, gusty northerly winds. When combined with falling snow from an upper front, visibilities are expected to drop below 500 metres in blowing snow. Near-zero visibility is anticipated in some locations.
Timeline
The advisory is in effect for Sunday, February 22, 2026. Conditions are expected to improve on Sunday afternoon as the winds diminish. The current alert is scheduled to expire at 4:30 PM UTC.
Source: ECCC Official Notice