Heavy snowfall warning issued for the South Okanagan
Environment Canada has issued a weather alert for heavy snowfall for the South Okanagan this morning.
The heavy snowfall warning includes Penticton and the Similkameen, calling for an additional 10 to 15 cm today.
The alert also covers Highway 3, Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass.
Heavy snow has developed from Keremeos to Princeton in the Similkameen this morning, with snow expected to continue through the morning before easing this afternoon.
There is also a risk of freezing rain near Princeton this afternoon.
Be prepared to adjust your driving to changing road conditions. See the Drive BC website for updates on highway conditions.
Weather alerts and forecasts can be monitored at Environment Canada.
To contact a reporter for this story, email Steve Arstad or call 250-488-3065 or email the editor. You can also submit photos, videos or news tips to tips@infonews.ca and be entered to win a monthly prize draw.
We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. If you have any concerns about what you see in comments, email the editor in the link above.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.