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.

On the eastern side of the Rockies, it’s looking like a heaping helping of Old Man Winter.

In the East Kootenay we’re expecting snow and cold between March 13 and 14.

A look at DriveBC cameras shows a variety of conditions at time of publication (12:15 p.m., Friday, March 13), so be prepared for anything.

Highway 43

Sparwood to Elkford

Winter driving conditions. (Above photo: Highway 43 at Elkford.)

Highway 3

Sparwood to B.C. and Alberta Border

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. (Above photo: Highway 3 west of the Alberta/B.C. border.)

Sparwood to Fernie

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections.

Fernie to Elko

Black ice; blowing snow. Winter driving conditions. Limited visibility with snow. Watch for slippery sections. Drifting snow. Strong crosswinds. (Above photo: Highway 3 west of Fernie at Morrissey)

Bridge construction at Lizard Creek Bridge (three km west of Fernie) is in winter shutdown – temporary detour in effect seven days a week with no expected delays. Slow down and obey all traffic signs.

Highway 3/93

Elko to Cranbrook

Black ice and blowing snow from Elko to Jaffray. Winter driving conditions. Limited visibility with snow. Watch for slippery sections. Drifting snow. Strong crosswinds. (Above photo: Highway 3 at Elko.)

Highway 3/95

Curzon Junction to Cranbrook

Winter driving conditions. (Above photo: Highway 3/95 in Cranbrook.)

Highway 93/95

Fort Steele to Canal Flats

Winter driving conditions. Slushy sections. Frost heaves. (Above photo: Highway 93/95 at Canal Flats.)

Canal Flats to Radium Hot Springs

Winter driving conditions. Slushy sections. Frost heaves.

Road maintenance work at Lakeview Road in Invermere. Road is open to traffic. Watch for traffic control. (Above photo: Highway 93/95 junction in Radium Hot Springs.)

Highway 95A

Cranbrook to Kimberley

Winter driving conditions. Limited visibility with snow. Snowing.

Kimberley to Wasa Junction

Winter driving conditions. Limited visibility with snow. Snowing. (Above photo: Highway 95A in Kimberley.)

Highway 93

Radium Hot Springs to Alberta Border

Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow.

Culvert liner installation near Radium Hot Pools, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through March 31. Expect speed reductions to 50 km/h in work zone. No work on long weekends or statutory holidays.

Montana border to Highway 3 

Black ice; blowing snow. Winter driving conditions. Limited visibility with snow. Watch for slippery sections. Drifting snow. Strong crosswinds. Snowing.

Highway 95

Radium Hot Springs to Golden

Watch for slippery sections. (Above photo: Highway 95 at Brisco.)

Curzon Junction to Kingsgate

Winter driving conditions.

Highway 3/Kootenay Pass (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: Curzon Junction of Highway 3 and 95 at Yahk, earlier today. Images from DriveBC

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