A travel advisory is in effect for a section of the Trans-Canada Highway west of Revelstoke, B.C.
According to DriveBC, the advisory was issued because of avalanche debris removal. Heavy congestion and major delays are expected.
The advisory is in effect 10 to 16 kilometres west of Revelstoke, between Three Valley Avalanche Gate and Summit Lake Bridge.
Earlier Tuesday, a vehicle incident four kilometres west of Field, B.C., closed the Trans-Canada Highway.
That part of the highway was reopened around 10 a.m.
Crash near Revelstoke claims life
Also Tuesday, police confirmed that one person died in a crash east of Revelstoke on Monday.
RCMP Cpl. Mike Halskov said the collision between a sedan and a transport truck happened just before 4 p.m., on Highway 1 about 18 kilometres outside Revelstoke.
Police say they’re investigating but aren’t releasing further details on the crash.
Conditions were reported to be challenging along the route, with snow falling for most of the day.
Highway 1 east of Revelstoke was closed for hours but reopening just before midnight.
Winter storm warning issued for North Columbia, Kinbasket regions
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for the North Columbia and Kinbasket regions.
The national weather service says a series of strong Pacific fronts will continue to bring snow to the two areas, and that snowfall of 25 cm is expected by Wednesday morning.
“Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow,” said Environment Canada.
— With files from the Canadian Press
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