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By Duane Grandbois
Winter-Like Road Conditions at Higher El

Winter-Like Road Conditions at Higher Elevations

Apr 28, 2019 | 7:46 AM

The latest from Drive BC of current weather conditions at higher elevations.  A reminder as well these are the latest observations as posted by Drive BC.

Updates are pending at this time.

 

Highway 5. Limited visibility with snow between Exit 250 Larson Hill and Exit 315 Helmer Rd for 29.8 km (Merritt). Slushy with slippery sections. ________________________________________

Highway 5. Slushy with slippery sections between Exit 276 Comstock Rd and Chuwhels Mountain Rd for 50.9 km (Merritt to 15 km north of Surrey Lake Summit).
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Highway 5. Watch for slippery sections between Exit 315 Helmer Rd and West Kamloops for 26.1 Km

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Highway 5. Slushy sections between Exit 250 Larson Hill and Chuwhels Mountain Rd for 80.7 km (29 km south of Merritt to 15 km north of Surrey Lake Summit).

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Highway 5. Slushy with slippery sections between Exit 202 and Exit 256 Coldwater Rd for 50.4 km (6 km south of Great Bear Snowshed to 29 km south of Merritt).

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Highway 97C. Compact snow between Loon Lake Rd and Eight Mile Rd for 24.2 km (Merritt). Slushy with slippery sections.

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Highway 97C. Slushy with slippery sections between Brenda Mine Rd and Highway 5A Aspen Grove for 49.0 km (1 km west of Pennask Summitt to 23 km west of Merritt). ________________________________________
Highway 97C. Watch for slippery sections between Kane Valley Rd and Highland Valley Copper Mine for 55.7 km (96 to 41 km south of Ashcroft). Compact snow. ________________________________________

Highway 97C. Slushy with slippery sections between Trepanier Rd and Highway 5A Aspen Grove for 58.7 km (10 km west of Pennask Summitt to 23 km west of Merritt). ________________________________________
Highway 97C. Slushy with slippery sections between Trepanier Rd and Pennask Summit for 9.7 km (10 km west of Pennask Summitt to Pennask Summitt).
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Highway 97C. Watch for slippery sections between Brenda Mine Rd and Highway 5A Aspen Grove for 49.0 km (1 km west of Pennask Summitt to 23 km west of Merritt). Compact snow. ________________________________________
Highway 97C. Compact ice between Loon Lake Rd and Eight Mile Rd for 24.2 km (Merritt). Slushy with slippery sections. ________________________________________

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