Motorists have been warned that winter tires are still mandatory on some British Columbia roads after snowfall was recorded along the Coquihalla Highway.
DriveBC posted a short video on Sunday night showing a wintry stretch of the road near the Coquihalla summit.
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“This is why winter tires are mandatory until the end of April,” the traffic advisory service said.
Winter tires are mandatory along the route from Oct. 1 to April 30.
❄️#BCHwy5 - 7:05pm just north of the #Coquihalla Summit. This is why winter tires are mandatory until the end of April. 🛞
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 29, 2024
ℹ️ As usual, remember to watch and adjust your driving for changing road conditions. #Merritt #HopeBC pic.twitter.com/GyR0N1UXuh
According to Environment Canada, flurries are expected along the Coquihalla today.
There’s also a strong possibility of flurries tomorrow, the forecaster said in a public bulletin.
The Okanagan Connector, meanwhile, is also looking snowy this morning.
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