Highway crews preparing for Coquihalla snowstorm

Highway crews are preparing for a snowstorm on the Coquihalla tonight.

YRB Nicola, a highway maintenance company that operates on the Coquihalla, is warning residents about the snowfall tonight.

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Snow accumulations upwards of 35 cm is forecast from tonight through Sunday evening on the Coquihalla, according to Environment Canada.

On Highway 97C six cm can be seen tonight with another five cm expected tomorrow, according to the maintenance company.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow, according to Environment Canada.

Check Drive B.C. for updates on road conditions.

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