More snow than was expected hit the Coquihalla on Tuesday, and more still is coming down.
Environment Canada continued its snowfall warning on Wednesday for the stretch of the Coquihalla between Hope to Merritt, noting that much more than the forecast 25 centimetres of snow has fallen.
A frontal system dumped 38 cm of snow to the Coquihalla Highway, from Hope to Merritt, on Tuesday night, Environment Canada said in a weather alert.
Another 10 centimetres is expected to fall on Wednesday.
Driving conditions have been very wintry. Of note, snow tires have been mandatory since the start of October.
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Approved tires carry either the M+S (mud and snow) and/or the mountain/snowflake symbol and must have at least 3.5 millimetres of tread.
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Drivers caught without the proper tires on designated routes could face a fine of $121.
Commercial vehicle operators are required to carry chains on most routes in the province, as indicated by roadside signs. Chains are not required on the Lower Mainland and most of Vancouver Island.
— with files from Jon Azpiri
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