iN PHOTOS: Thompson Okanagan residents share their snow day images

Snow is falling across the Thompson Okanagan and residents are taking advantage of the weather.

Snow is expected to continue falling around the region, Dec. 4 and will fall again later this week.

Residents reported staying indoors and watching movies for the day while others are heading out into the snow.

A highway alert is in effect for the Coquihalla from Hope to Merritt and on Highway 3 from this morning until the late afternoon.

A low pressure system will bring snow to Highway 3 today from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. Heavy snow will taper off to a few flurries later this afternoon, according to an alert from Environment Canada.

Road conditions are available through DriveB.C.'s website.

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