British Columbia Weather: Snowfall Warning Issued for Mountain Passes in Southern Interior Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the following mountain passes in the Southern Interior of British Columbia: * Coquihalla Highway (Hope to Merritt) * Highway 3 (Hope to Princeton) * Highway 1 (Revelstoke to Golden) * Trans-Canada Highway (Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass) Snowfall Amounts: Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 centimetres are expected by Saturday morning, with locally higher amounts possible. Timing: Snowfall is expected to begin this evening and continue until Saturday morning. Impacts: * Reduced visibility * Slippery road conditions * Delays and closures on major highways * Increased risk of avalanches Travel Advisory: Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution when travelling through the affected areas. Slow down, increase following distance, and be prepared for sudden changes in driving conditions. Carry extra supplies such as food, water, and blankets in case of delays. Avalanche Risk: With the expected snowfall, the avalanche risk in the affected areas will increase. Backcountry users should be aware of the potential for avalanches and take appropriate precautions. Additional Information: * Environment Canada’s snowfall warning can be found here: https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc12 * For up-to-date highway conditions, please visit DriveBC: https://www.drivebc.ca/ * For avalanche bulletins, please visit Avalanche Canada: https://www.avalanche.ca/ Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to monitor the weather forecast and local news updates for the latest information on this snowfall event.This HTML code appears to be a portion of a news article website. It contains text, images, and interactive elements such as buttons and sliders:This HTML code appears to be a portion of a news article website. It contains text, images, and interactive elements such as buttons and sliders: 1. Font Size Controls: – It includes a section for adjusting the font size of the article text, with buttons for decreasing and increasing the font size. 2. Weather Warnings: – It provides weather warnings for various mountain passes in British Columbia’s southern interior, indicating potential snowfall and precipitation. 3. Video Embed: – It embeds a video related to the weather forecast for the Okanagan region, with a placeholder image and controls for playing and pausing. 4. Forecast Summary: – It provides a brief weather forecast for the Okanagan, mentioning clouds, rain, and temperature ranges. 5. Severe Weather Warnings: – It mentions severe storm warnings issued for the southern and central Cariboo regions. 6. Rain Warnings: – It includes rain warnings for the La Paz region, indicating the expected amount of precipitation. 7. Drought Information: – It discusses drought conditions in the La Paz region and their severity level. 8. Comment from Meteorologist: – It includes a quote from Global News meteorologist Kristi Gordon regarding the rainfall’s potential impact. 9. Related Content Widget: – It includes a widget labeled “More on Canada,” which suggests it may display additional related articles or content. 10. Copyright Notice: – It displays a copyright notice stating that the content belongs to Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. 11. Social Media Integration: – It includes a script for Facebook SDK integration, which may allow readers to share or interact with the article on social media.The BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has issued a snowfall warning for the following mountain passes in the Southern Interior: – Aspen Grove on the Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) – Eagle Pass on the Crowsnest Highway (Highway 3) – Hope-Princeton Highway (Highway 5) – Kootenay Pass on Highway 3 – Rogers Pass on Highway 1 Snowfall accumulations of up to 15 centimetres are expected by Friday morning, with local amounts of up to 25 centimetres possible. Drivers are advised to expect winter driving conditions and adjust their travel plans accordingly. Snow tires and chains are recommended. The public is also reminded to check DriveBC for the latest road conditions and to avoid travel if possible during periods of heavy snowfall.