Environment Canada has issued a blowing snow advisory for the Okanagan Connector, with strong winds and flurries expected to fall Sunday morning, Feb. 25.
The federal forecaster says a strong southwesterly wind of 40 gusting up to 70 kilometres per hour will create 害羞草研究所渘ear-zero visability害羞草研究所 in some locations between Merritt and Kelowna.
害羞草研究所淪trong winds on Sunday, coupled with flurries, will bring near zero visibility at times, especially near the summit,害羞草研究所 Environment Canada said in a statement. 害羞草研究所淐onditions will improve through Sunday night to Monday morning.害羞草研究所
If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance, the statement added.
Winter storm warnings remain in effect for the Coquihalla Highway, Highway 3 from Hope to Princeton and Trans-Canada Highway from Eagle Pass to Roger Pass. Environment Canada is forecasting between 25 to 40 centimetres of snow to fall through Sunday evening.
Motorists are asked to check for updates.