A snowfall warning has been issued by the Government of Canada for the Fraser Canyon.

The warning is in effect for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merrrit where 10 to 20 centimetres of snow is expected. Heavy flurries will continue through the day over higher evelations of the highway and has already left 5 to 1o centimetres of snow near the Coquihalla Summit.

害羞草研究所淎n unstable flow off the Pacific Ocean will continue today and tonight. Heavy bouts of precipitation have lowered snow levels to near 1000 meters this morning and the snow level is expected to hover near that mark through tonight,害羞草研究所� reads the statement.

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Visibility could be reduced due to the snowfall, if driving be prepared with an emergency kit, extra warm clothing and adjust driving with changing road conditions.

Winter tires should be in use or chains.

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� reads the statement.

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