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Friday Highways Report for the East Kootenay
Friday Highways Report for the East Kootenay is a snapshot to give the travelling public a glimpse of what they may be heading into or out of this weekend.
This Friday, March 1, expect to see all kinds of conditions in the East Kootenay, from extreme winter driving to not-so-bad. Stay alert to rapid changes.
Highway 43
Sparwood to Elkford

Winter driving conditions. Limited visibility with snow. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. Snowing.
Highway 3
Sparwood to B.C. and Alberta Border
(Pictured above: Highway 3 east of Sparwood.)
Winter driving conditions. Limited visibility with snow. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. Snowing.
Sparwood to Fernie
(Lead image: Highway 3 at Hosmer.)
Winter driving conditions. Limited visibility with snow. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. Snowing.
Fernie to Elko
(Pictured above: Highway 3 at Morrissey, west of Fernie.)
Winter driving conditions. Slushy sections.
Highway 3/93
Elko to Cranbrook
(Pictured above: Highway 3 and 93 junction at Elko.)

No conditions reported.
Highway 3/95
Curzon Junction to Cranbrook
(Pictured above: Highway 3/95 near Moyie.)

Winter driving conditions between Yahk and Moyie. Compact snow. Snowing.
Highway 93/95
Fort Steele to Canal Flats
(Pictured above: Highway 93/95 and Highway 95 A junction at Wasa.)
Slushy sections between Wasa and Fort Steele. Winter driving conditions between Wasa Junction and Canal Flats. Compact snow. Snowing.
Canal Flats to Radium Hot Springs
(Pictured above: Highway 93/95 at Canal Flats.)
Winter driving conditions. Slushy sections.
Highway 95A
Cranbrook to Kimberley
No conditions reported.
Kimberley to Wasa Junction
Winter driving conditions. Compact snow. Snowing.
Highway 93
Radium Hot Springs to Alberta Border
(Pictured above: Radium Hot Springs roundabout.)
Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow.
Montana border to Highway 3

No conditions reported.
Highway 95
Radium Hot Springs to Golden
(Pictured above: Highway 95 at Brisco.)
Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow.
Curzon Junction to Kingsgate
(Pictured above: Highway 3 and 93 Curzon Junction at Yahk.)
No conditions reported.
Kootenay Pass/Highway 3 (above)
PLEASE NOTE: Information contained in this report is taken from DriveBC and over the period of the day may become obsolete. Please consult DriveBC for the most up-to-date information. Or check e-KNOW’s home page to see regional highway cameras.
Lead image: Highway 3 at Hosmer, east of Fernie. Images from DriveBC
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