Drivers who find themselves on BC highways will need to have winter tires installed starting Wednesday.
October 1st is an arbitrary date that indicates the start of the winter driving season, with most BC highways being designated winter driving routes.
“Until March 31st or April 30th, depending where you are in the province, you do have to have winter tires or all seasons with the M+S designation, and those tires have to be in good condition.” said Road Safety at Work Spokesperson Trace Acres.
Acres said drivers need to watch for when temperatures drop, and snow and ice build up, as those are conditions that need winter tires.
When looking at the conditions, you want to look at the tread depth, which need to be at least 3.5 millimetres, and to check for cracks or bald spots.
Acres notes that anything affecting the tire’s condition could hamper the performance.
More information on winter driving safety can be found here.
❄️ Is your vehicle ready for winter driving? 🚗
Starting October 1st, all vehicles will require winter tires when driving on mountain passes, and areas of high snowfall. 🛞Additionally, commercial vehicles will require chains. ⛓️
ℹ️To learn more, visit: https://t.co/njnppcG1j8 pic.twitter.com/HYugp9COjk— DriveBC (@DriveBC) September 28, 2025
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