Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting this afternoon (Nov. 26) reported it has pretreated East Kootenay highways ahead of the forecasted snowfall that is anticipated for this upcoming weekend.

Elk Valley: Forecasted snowfall is expected to begin tomorrow morning and last all day. Accumulation amount is forecasted to be up to 10 cm and begin to taper off early Friday morning.

Cranbrook: Snowfall is forecasted to begin tomorrow morning with light flurries and increase to heavier snowfall in the afternoon. Forecasted accumulation is up to 10 cm.

Yahk: Snowfall is anticipated to begin tomorrow morning with up to 10 cm forecasted. Snow fall is expected to continue into Friday morning before tapering off in the afternoon.

Columbia Valley: Snowfall is forecasted to begin tomorrow afternoon and continue throughout the day. Accumulation is expected to be up to five cm.

Please leave a safe following distance to allow our crews to perform their work in a safe manner.

Motorists should use caution, drive to the conditions, and prepare for delays caused by the weather. Drivers should check www.drivebc.ca before heading out.

Mainroad’s 24-hour communications and dispatch office will pass on all your observations and concerns to our crews when contacted.

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Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting

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