Wet snow expected on mountain highways in B.C. Interior

DriveBC shared this image from a highway camera on the Okanagan Connector on May 18, 2025 to the social media platform X.

Wet snow is in the forecast for mountain passes in B.C.’s Interior on the unofficial first weekend of summer, according to Environment Canada.

A special weather statement was issued Sunday for Highway 3 from Hope to Princeton, the Coquihalla between Hope and Kamloops, and the Okanagan Connector between Merritt and Kelowna.

“A Pacific front will approach the southwestern B.C. Interior Monday morning. Wet snow is expected over the highway summits,” according to Environment Canada.

“Slow down and maintain a safe following distance. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.”

The amount of snow will range from “trace” amounts to five centimetres, the weather agency said, and precipitation will change to rain by Monday afternoon.