Snowfall Warning Issued for Highway 3 from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass
Environment Canada warns of 15 to 20 cm of snow accumulation on Highway 3 through Monday night, creating hazardous mountain driving conditions.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for a high-elevation stretch of Highway 3. The alert remains in effect as a weather system moves through the region, bringing significant accumulation to mountain passes.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically focused on Highway 3, spanning from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. The most significant impacts are expected at higher elevations along this route.
What You Should Do
Travelers are advised that roads and walkways will likely become difficult to navigate as snow accumulates. Because weather in the mountains can change suddenly, drivers should prepare for hazardous conditions. Environment Canada recommends monitoring updated alerts and checking road conditions via DriveBC at https://www.drivebc.ca/.
To report severe weather, residents can email BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #BCStorm.
Expected Conditions
Total snowfall amounts between 15 and 20 cm are forecast for this event. While light snow may be present initially, the heaviest accumulation is expected at higher elevations, particularly in the area of Kootenay Pass.
Timeline
Light snowfall is expected to begin Sunday night and will intensify early Monday morning. The period of heaviest snow will persist through Monday before tapering off on Monday night.
Source: ECCC Official Notice