(UPDATE: Jan. 10 @ 11:48 am): A snowfall warning has been issued for the Coquihalla Highway.
Environment Canada said between 15 and 20 centimetres of snow is expected on the road tonight and on Thursday.
The forecaster warned: "Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow."
The winter storm warning that was in place for the Coquihalla, however, has now ended.
The winter storm warning for Hwy 3 has also been lifted.
Remarking on the warnings for the Coquihalla and Hwy 3, Environment Canada said simply: "Winter storm conditions are no longer expected."
Crashes reported on the Okanagan Connector and Coquihalla earlier today, meanwhile, have now been cleared.
(Original story: Jan. 10 @ 6 am): More snow is expected on the Coquihalla and Hwy 3 today.
Winter storm warnings remain in place for both roads, with each forecast to receive between five and 10 centimetres of snow this morning.
Environment Canada said the low-pressure system that has blanketed the province in snow over the last couple of days is now passing.
Its “wake,” however, will still have an effect on the weather.
DriveBC said early this morning that one lane on the Okanagan Connector has been closed after a vehicle incident between Pennask Summit and Sunset Main Road.
Delays are expected on Hwy 5, meanwhile, following multi-vehicle crashes south of Kamloops.
The road is down to a single lane of traffic northbound, DriveBC said, after the incidents near Inks Lake Road.
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A vehicle incident also blocked the highway at Barriere Town Road this morning, causing delays.
Hwy 3 will also be closed later today for avalanche control between West Avalanche Gate and East Avalanche Gate.
It's expected the work will be completed between 10 am and 12 pm.
In addition to this morning’s snow, another 10 to 15 cm is forecast to fall tonight.
“Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow,” Environment Canada warned.
“Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.”
The forecaster recommended that travellers postpone any non-essential journeys until the weather improves.
“If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop,” it added.
