AIM Roads update

Snowfall has stopped and we are in clean up mode. Our crews are plowing and sanding on the highway routes, cleaning bridges and getting to side roads. Most side roads received service yesterday however with active snowfall, they will get additional passes now that we are in clean up mode. BIG shout out and great job to our crews for working hard through this storm and working continuously to ensure the roads were safe for the travelling public.

Weather advisory – RESCINDED

Highway 1 (TransCanada Highway). Weather advisory in effect between Old Sicamous Rd and BC/Alberta Border for 291.5 km (Sicamous to 16 km east of Field). Next update time Wed Jan 17 at 4:00 PM PST.

Significant snowfall expected. Changing avalanche conditions forecast. Travelers should expect rapidly changing conditions and challenging visibility. They should be prepared for possible short notice closures for avalanche control.

Travel advisory – RESCINDED

Highway 97C (Okanagan Connector), in both directions. Travel advisory in effect between Junction Hwy 97 and Merritt for 105.8 km (West Kelowna to Merritt). Next update time Wed Jan 17 at 8:00 AM PST.

Limited visibility with heavy snowfall forecast. Expect accumulations with drifting snow and limited visibility.

Travel advisory – STILL IN EFFECT

Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway). Travel advisory in effect between Exit 173: Old Hope Princeton Way and Frontage Rd for 128.7 km (Hope to Princeton). Next update time Wed Jan 17 at 10:00 AM PST.

Limited visibility with heavy snowfall Tues. night to Wed. afternoon. Travel not recommended unless necessary. Crews will be conducting snow-clearing and sanding operations. Please use caution.