Snow of up to 60 cm and high winds created hazardous conditions
Road clearing could take up to 72 hours to complete, once the snow stops
Heavy snow over the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt by the afternoon
The road had been closed since this afternoon
Travelers should continue to monitor flights on the YLW website
The rare weather event was spotted early in the morning on July 4.
Further rain and thunderstorms are a possibility as unsettled air crosses the rockies from Alberta.
Vernon and Kelowna will be affected by the weather system coming from the north.
“Mother nature is not finished with winter at Big White Ski Resort yet,” said resort vice president
Many in the region reported serious car and house damage
Chase resident’s home is battered by June 12 storm.
