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Champion Lakes Park, BC

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HIGHWAY 3 - PAULSON SUMMIT TO KOOTENAY PASS
SNOWFALL WARNING

Snowfall Warning in effect for:
  • Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected. Where: Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. When: Tonight into Monday. Remarks: A Pacific frontal system will give snow heavy at times to Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. Light snow from the front will intensify this evening and will persist through Monday. Before the snow eases late tomorrow, total snow accumulation of 15 to 25 cm is possible near Kootenay Pass, with lesser amounts expected over Paulson Summit. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. 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. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

Current ConditionsObserved at: Castlegar Airport

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Wind:
SSE 3 km/h
More details
Temperature:
1.5°C
Pressure:
101.8 kPa
Dew point:
1.5°C
Humidity:
100%
Date:
Observed at:
Castlegar Airport

ForecastForecast issued:

Detailed ForecastForecast issued:

Periods of rain
Mon, 25 Nov
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Periods of rain mixed with wet snow in the morning and ending in the afternoon then cloudy with 40 percent chance of rain showers. Snow level rising to 900 metres late in the afternoon. Snowfall amount 4 cm over higher terrain. High plus 4.
Night: Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers in the evening. Snow level 900 metres. Low zero.
Cloudy
Tue, 26 Nov
C
Cloudy. High plus 4.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low plus 1.
Cloudy
Wed, 27 Nov
C
Cloudy. High plus 3.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low minus 1.
Cloudy
Thu, 28 Nov
C
Cloudy. High plus 1.
Night: Cloudy. Low minus 4.
Cloudy
Fri, 29 Nov
-1°C
Cloudy. High minus 1.
Night: Cloudy. Low minus 6.
Cloudy
Sat, 30 Nov
-3°C
Cloudy. High minus 3.
Normals:
Max2°C.Min-2°C.
Sunrise:
7:17 PST
Sunset:
15:58 PST

Historical Weather Data

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