Snow is expected in the South Okanagan Saturday and Environment Canada is warning of poor driving conditions, including on the Highway 3 Kootenay Pass.

Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for Arrow Lakes害羞草研究所擲locan, West Kootenay, and the Highway 3 害羞草研究所� Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. The weather alert, which came shortly before noon March 2, is also in effect for Penticton and Summerland.

About 15 centimetres of snow is expected to fall starting now and continuing into the night.

害羞草研究所淰isibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow,害羞草研究所� Environment Canada said. 害羞草研究所淲eather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.害羞草研究所�

The weather agency says an area of low pressure over the southern Interior is bringing in bands of heavy snow to the region, adding that about 15 centimetres can be expected before the snow tapers off to a few flurries overnight.

Drivers are urged to prepare for quickly deteriorating travel conditions. Go to for reminders before travelling.

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