Victoria
The Malahat on Highway 1 is central to Vancouver Island driving.
Regional driving may also be affected by avalanche control, heavy snow and wildfire disruptions.
CITY GUIDE · British Columbia
Victoria road conditions
The Malahat on Highway 1 is central to Vancouver Island driving.
British Columbia
City delays and highway conditions are not the same thing. Confirm the specific approach route.
Official source – British Columbia ↗Environment Canada weather alerts
Official weather feed connected
These are meteorological alerts for the region, not proof that any particular highway is closed.
snowfall warning
2026-10-09 22:18 UTC© Environment and Climate Change Canada · Full official weather warnings
Highways serving this region
British ColumbiaCoquihalla Highway 5Hope · Merritt · Kamloops
High-altitude route with fast-changing winter visibility and mountain snowfall.
See road guide →British ColumbiaTrans-Canada Highway 1Vancouver · Revelstoke · GoldenRogers Pass, Fraser Canyon and urban Vancouver approaches require separate checks.
See road guide →British ColumbiaCrowsnest Highway 3Hope · Princeton · OsoyoosInterior passes provide an east–west alternative with winter and wildfire exposure.
See road guide →British ColumbiaSea to Sky Highway 99Vancouver · Squamish · WhistlerCoastal rain, steep curves and recreational traffic shape this route.
See road guide →British ColumbiaYellowhead Highway 16Prince George · Smithers · Prince RupertRemote northern drives and freight movements merit weather and fuel planning.
See road guide →Travel checklist
Check the exact direction
A reported event on one approach may not affect the opposite direction or other connecting routes.
Allow for changes
Winter weather, maintenance and emergency closures can change faster than an official feed is refreshed.