Special weather statement for Kootenay and Rogers Pass

More snow on high-elevation roads today.

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the Trans Canada Highway and Highway 3 this morning, Apr. 21.

Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass on the Trans Canada Highway is expected to receive a further five centimeters of snow.

Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass on Highway 3 is likely to see 10 more centimeters of snow.

The snowfall will end early this afternoon over Kootenay Pass and late this afternoon over Rogers pass according to a media release.

Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

For the latest information on the snowfall warning check out Environment Canada's website here.

Go to the Drive B.C. website for the very latest highway conditions.

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