Special weather statement continues for Okanagan Connector

A special weather statement remains in effect for the Okanagan Connector on Wednesday as Environment Canada warns of light snowfall and rapidly changing driving conditions along the high-elevation route.

The advisory covers the stretch of Highway 97C between Merritt and Peachland, where forecasters say trace amounts to as much as four centimetres of snow could fall, mainly at higher elevations.

Environment Canada says an upper-level disturbance moving across southern B.C. overnight is bringing unsettled conditions to the region. Snow levels are expected to sit near 1,700 metres before rising through Wednesday afternoon.

Kootenay Pass and Pennask Summit may see the most notable accumulation early in the day.