More snow fell on the Coquihalla Highway Tuesday between Hope and Merritt.
A weakening upper trough pushed across the southwestern interior Monday morning leaving snow behind.
The extra snow won’t be a further imposition to motorists, however – the highway suffered so much damage during the storm and ensuing floods that it was already closed.
Officials still don’t know when the major thoroughfare between B.C.’s Lower Mainland and the Interior will reopen.
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The southbound lanes between Larson Hill and Juliet have been washed into the river.
“In some cases, it can be hours, or a day or two to remove debris,” Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said Tuesday morning about reopening highways.
“But in some cases, like the Coquihalla, it could be several weeks or months. We won’t know that until the experts do the work that needs to be done and they’re doing it right now.”
–With files from Amy Judd
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