Snowfall warning issued for Highway 97, Pine Pass

A blast of winter is on its way to Highway 97 and the Pine Pass.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the area with up to 10 centimetres expected between this evening (Wednesday) and Thursday morning.

A frontal system will bring snow heavy at times tonight.

Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.

Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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