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By CKPG Today

Weather

Snowfall warning issued for Pine Pass

Dec 13, 2024 | 8:02 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Pine Pass.

About 15 centimetres of snow is expected between Williston and Pine Pass with the snow forecasted to fall Friday night through Saturday.

The national forecaster attributes the snowfall to a frontal system and remind motorists that “rapidly accumulating snow can make travel difficult.”

“Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. while weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.”

Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.

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The site shiftintowinter.ca reminds drivers to know before you go. Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains.

Road conditions are available at drivebc.ca.