What are the weather conditions on the Coquihalla Highway?
Hwy 5, about 30 km south of Kamloops, looking north….Weather Forecast (from Environment Canada)
| Tonight | Increasing cloudiness then a few wet flurries beginning this evening and ending after midnight. Becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Low minus 2. |
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| Thursday | Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 10. |
Is Coquihalla open now?
Transportation BC says that it remains open for essential travel only. No facilities are available, no stopping is permitted, and there will be no access to on or off ramps. Anyone who does use the highway is reminded to watch for road crews, wildlife, and debris.
Where does the Coquihalla Highway start and end?
Location: The Coquihalla Highway runs from Hope north to Kamloops via Merritt. Hope, at the eastern end of the Fraser Valley, is the hub for three major routes leading north: Highway 1, Highway 3, and Highway 5. The latter, the Coquihalla Highway, is a route to Merritt and Kamloops.
Can you drive with all seasons on the Coquihalla?
1. TIRES! Your rubber likely says “ALL SEASON” on it, but don’t be fooled into thinking that literally means you can drive during any season of the year – you need to have either the letters “M+S” on your tires (mud and snow rated) or the mountain logo with a snowflake in it, which means winter tires.
Can I travel the Coquihalla?
For the first time in over a month, limited access to the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt will be open for essential travel only. With travel restrictions still in place on Highway 5, this means travelers to or from the southern Interior will need to take Highway 3, though that will also be a smoky drive.
Is the Coquihalla still closed between Hope and Merritt?
The Coquihalla Highway has reopened between Hope and Merritt after being closed for almost two full days, because of the July Mountain wildfire. DriveBC announced the reopening at noon, but it is maintaining a travel advisory because of smoke and fire activity.
Do you need chains for Coquihalla?
Winter tires or chains are mandatory on most B.C. highways from Oct. She says nine of ten extended closures last winter on the Coquihalla involved commercial trucks. Appropriate winter tires have either the M+S or mountain/snowflake symbol in good condition, and a minimum tread depth of 3.5 millimeters.
How many people died building the Coquihalla?
Officials also said more than 500 deaths were attributed to the extreme-heat event. The transportation ministry said crews were in the areas of Inks Lake and Desmond Hill grinding the bumps down to create a more level surface.
Is the washroom at Coquihalla Lakes closed for maintenance?
Maintenance at Exit 228: Coquihalla Lakes Rd (9 km north of Coquihalla Summit). Washrooms are temporarily closed. Plaza Washrooms is closed for maintenance. Use alternate washrooms at Zopkios Rest stop or Britton Creek Rest stop.
Are there road conditions in b.c.in spring?
Spring weather can make highway conditions in B.C. unpredictable, particularly through high mountain passes. Please be prepared and be aware that winter tires and chains may still be needed.
Where is Hwy 5 north of Merritt BC?
Hwy 5, 24 km north of Merritt at Helmer Interchange, looking north. Hwy 5 at Comstock Rd, about 15 km south of Merritt, looking north. Hwy 5 at Larson Hill, 36 km south of Merritt, looking north.
How does DriveBC-plan your route report work?
DriveBC – Plan Your Route Report. Plan Your Route allows you to enter a start and end destination and receive the shortest route (as determined by Google) with step-by-step instructions.