avalanche control, heavy snow and wildfire disruptions
Mountain passes, Lower Mainland bridges and coastal weather can create radically different conditions along one provincial highway.
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British Columbia road conditions
Mountain passes, Lower Mainland bridges and coastal weather can create radically different conditions along one provincial highway.
British Columbia
The authority’s reports and road signs take precedence over third-party travel summaries.
Official source – British Columbia ↗Environment Canada weather alerts
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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
Highway conditions & key stretches
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 →DriveBC official road event feed
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These are source-reported events, not a claim that other road sections are clear.
CONSTRUCTION
Mowing from Highway 5, At Avola Overhead Bridge to At Blue River Bridge. Starting Thu Sep 24. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 24th, 2026 at 11:02am PDT.
Highway 5 · 2026-09-24T11:02:28-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Road construction at University Boulevard, At Shortcut Road and University Boulevard. Starting Mon Sep 28 until Fri Oct 30. From 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM PDT, weekdays. Shoulder closed. Last update: September 24th, 2026 at 10:24am PDT. Crosswalk installation.
Other Roads · 2026-09-24T10:24:26-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Road construction from Highway 3, Sunshine Valley to Manning Park Resort. Starting Mon Sep 28 until Fri Oct 23. From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Expect delays. Last update: September 25th, 2026 at 4:23pm PDT.
Highway 3 · 2026-09-25T16:23:22-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Bridge construction at Highway 16, At Slim Creek Bridge. Starting Wed Sep 23 until Fri Oct 16. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect delays. Width restriction: 4.4m. Last update: October 1st, 2026 at 6:50am PDT. Max load width 6.1 m. Min load ground clearance 0.5.
Highway 16 · 2026-10-01T06:50:42-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Rest area closed at Highway 1, Redgrave Rest Area. Starting Tue Jul 14. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 9:06pm MDT. Redgrave rest area is permanently closed. New rest area will be built just west of the current location. Stay tuned for more updates as construction progresses.
Highway 1 · 2026-09-15T20:06:44-07:00
INCIDENT
Washrooms closed at Highway 1, In Revelstoke and at Revelstoke Rest Area. Until Sat Oct 31. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:06pm PDT. The Revelstoke Rest Area will be closed due to highway upgrades in the area. Nearby rest areas remaining open: Illecillewaet Break check - Commercial and passenger, Rutherford rest area - Passenger, Shelter Bay rest area - Passenger and The Last Spike rest area - commercial and passenger.
Highway 1 · 2026-09-15T20:06:29-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Special event from Westside Road. Starting Tue Sep 29. Last update: October 1st, 2026 at 6:43am PDT. Watch for falling rock.
Westside Road · 2026-10-01T06:43:36-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Road construction from Highway 30. Starting Mon Oct 5. From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, Monday and Tuesday. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Speed Limit restriction: 40KM. Last update: October 5th, 2026 at 6:52am PDT.
Highway 30 · 2026-10-05T06:52:35-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Utility work from Highway 19A, In Campbell River and Tamarac St to In Campbell River and Redwood St. Starting Tue Sep 8 until Fri Oct 16. From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 8th, 2026 at 10:45am PDT.
Highway 19A · 2026-09-08T10:45:22-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Utility work from Highway 1, In Revelstoke and 10m East of Alpine Lane W to In Revelstoke and 270m East of Alpine Lane W and Trans-Canada Highway E. Starting Mon Oct 19 until Fri Oct 30. From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 3rd, 2026 at 6:41pm PDT.
Highway 1 · 2026-10-03T18:41:34-07:00
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Cities and local access
VancouverBritish Columbia
Highway 1 bridges and Sea to Sky approaches carry very different traffic.
Local road guide →KelownaBritish ColumbiaHighway 97 and the Okanagan Connector change rapidly with elevation.
Local road guide →KamloopsBritish ColumbiaHighways 1 and 5 connect interior mountain travel.
Local road guide →VictoriaBritish ColumbiaThe Malahat on Highway 1 is central to Vancouver Island driving.
Local road guide →What to verify before travelling
Road status is not a weather forecast
In British Columbia, consider avalanche control, heavy snow and wildfire disruptions before making a longer trip. Weather and surface reports describe different information.
Winter travel essentials →Check the authority, not just the map
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