Coquihalla

• Weather warnings issued across B.C. as wind and snow persist

  With high winds near the ocean and heavy snow on mountain passes, weather warnings continue to be issued throughout British Columbia.

  Weather

  Jan 9
  
• One dead, one airlifted to hospital after collision on Coquihalla Highway

  RCMP say a southbound Ford F150 crossed the centre line and struck a northbound semi-truck in the slow lane. The pickup's driver died at the scene.

  Crime

  Jan 8
  
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• Coquihalla Highway road contractor gearing up for possible 20 cm snowfall

  Yellowhead Road and Bridge says forecasts are calling for snow of up to 20 cm, and that the ‘Coquihalla snowshed protocol’ is being implemented.

  Weather

  Jan 5
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• Snow protocols issued for Coquihalla Highway

  'Expect winter driving conditions and watch for crews working at snow removal,' said YRB Nicola, the contractor for the Coquihalla Highway, on Saturday.

  Traffic

  Dec 9, 2023
• Heavy rain warning issued for Coquihalla, Highway 3

  Environment Canada issued a rain warning for the Coquihalla, from Hope to Merritt, and Highway 3 from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass.

  Weather

  Dec 4, 2023
• Coquihalla, Highway 3, Sea to Sky Highway to get up to 20 cm of snow

  People travelling through Southern Interior mountain passes are being warned of heavy snow in the days ahead.

  Weather

  Dec 1, 2023
• Coquihalla Highway southbound at Zopkios reopens following vehicle incident

  Southbound lanes of the Coquihalla Highway near the Zopkios brake check area were closed for nearly two hours on Sunday, due to what DriveBC described as a vehicle incident.

  Traffic

  Nov 19, 2023
• Drivers on Coquihalla Highway being warned about wind, lightning, possible fires starting

  Environment Canada has issued a statement saying widespread gusty winds and a risk of thunderstorms can be expected along the Coquihalla Thursday into Friday.

  Fire

  Aug 17, 2023
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• 1 dead in 2-vehicle collision on Coquihalla Highway

  “One person was pronounced deceased at the scene,” said B.C. Highway Patrol, adding drugs or alcohol do not appear to be contributing factors.

  Traffic

  Aug 1, 2023
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• Driver seen making dangerous, illegal pass on Hwy 5 near Clearwater, B.C. no longer in Canada

  In March, a semi was captured on video passing vehicles over a double-solid yellow line, moving into oncoming traffic and forcing at least one car onto the shoulder.

  Crime

  Jul 26, 2023