British Columbia - Canada   2026-03-11   Wednesday   50.11N, -120.79W

Merritt

British Columbia - Canada
2026-03-11

yellow warning - winter storm - in effect

Issue date: 2026-03-11T12:13+00:00

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.What:- Heavy snowfall up to 60 cm by Thursday morning- Near zero visibility in blowing snow- Strong southwest wind gusts to 100 km/hWhen:Snow: Intensifying this afternoon to ThursdayBlowing snow: Tonight to ThursdayStrong winds: Tonight to ThursdayWhere:Coquihalla Highway - Hope to MerrittHazards:- Heavy snowfall from Hope to the Coquihalla Summit- Blizzard-like conditions due to blowing snow- Strong gusty winds- Rapidly changing driving conditions due to changing precipitation rate and the strength of the windAdditional information:A low pressure system crossing the southwest interior tonight will bring another round of heavy flurries and strong winds to the Coquihalla Highway. Snow will intensify once again this afternoon as the low approaches the highway. As a sharp cold front associated with this low passes over the area tonight, snowfall will intensify and winds will rise with strong wind gusts up to 100 km/h resulting in near zero visibility in blowing snow. The snow level will also fluctuate depending on the rate of snowfall and strength of the southwest winds. Conditions will slightly improve Thursday morning but gusty winds and flurries will continue to give periods of blowing snow.###Travel may be hazardous. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.