Update (Friday 10:00 a.m.):
DriveBC confirmed at 12:09 this morning that the travel advisory on Highway 97 from north of McLeod Lake to south of Prince George was cleared.
In that time, the Prince George RCMP and BC ambulance responded to two motor vehicle incidents due to icy roads.
According to BC Emergency Health Services, the first call came in at 12:46 p.m. yesterday in the 35000 block of Highway 97 North south of Bear Lake, where paramedics gave emergency medical treatment to one patient who was transported to hospital.
Then at 2:28 p.m., an ambulance with primary care paramedics and a paramedic manager responded to a motor vehicle incident in the 35200 block of Highway 97 North.
Paramedics provided emergency medical treatment to one patient who was transported to hospital in stable condition.
DriveBC’s map notes slippery sections and compact snow remain on Highway 97 north of McLeod Lake to south of Prince George.
✅The following travel advisories on DriveBC have cleared:
➡️#BCHwy97 from north of #McLeodLake to south of #PrinceGeorge
➡️#BCHwy16 from Bednesti to west of McBride
➡️#BCHwy39 through McKenzie.ℹ️For the latest on advisories and current road conditions, check…
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) December 19, 2025
Original (Thursday 3:43 p.m.):
The Prince George RCMP are cautioning drivers heading north of the city as conditions deteriorate.
At around 2:30 this afternoon, officers responded to an approximate five car motor vehicle incident, roughly five kilometres north of Summit Lake, with another just south of that involving two vehicles.
Emergency services have only been at these locations for a short time, and the extent of any injuries is currently unknown.
“Everybody heading north of Prince George this evening (Thursday) should definitely slow down, and keep in mind that weather conditions do change abruptly here in the north.” said Corporal Jennifer Cooper.
“Use your road sense. Drive to the conditions.”
Cooper added the area is typically a spot where they do see motor vehicle incidents happening when weather conditions change.
Traffic on the highway is still able to pass through, though police say it’s subject to change at any time.
There will be no further updates on these incidents, and drivers are encouraged to check DriveBC for up-to-date conditions before heading north of Prince George this evening.
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