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.

Regional driving conditions for Friday, Jan. 29 are typical for January. Considering the increase in COVID-19 transmissions and current Provincial Health Officer orders against travel AND winter driving conditions across the board – chose to stay home and off the highways if you can.

Highway 43

Sparwood to Elkford

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections.

 

Highway 3

Sparwood to B.C. and Alberta Border

Winter driving conditions. Compact snow; snowing.

 

Sparwood to Fernie

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Snowing.

Fernie to Elko

Winter driving conditions. Compact snow. Slushy with slippery sections. Snowing.

Vehicle recovery between Elko Tunnel and Morrissey Road (13 km west of Fernie) occurring in late morning. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect delays. Watch for traffic control.

 

Highway 3/93

Elko to Cranbrook

Winter driving conditions between Jaffray and Elko. Compact snow. Slushy with slippery sections. Watch for slippery sections.

 

Highway 3/95

Curzon Junction to Cranbrook

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections between Moyie and Cranbrook. Slushy with slippery sections and snowing between Moyie and Curzon Junction (Yahk).

 

Highway 93/95

Fort Steele to Canal Flats

Winter driving conditions Watch for slippery sections. Snowing.

 

Canal Flats to Radium Hot Springs

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. Snowing.

 

Highway 95A

Cranbrook to Kimberley

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Snowing.

Kimberley to Wasa Junction

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Snowing.

 

Highway 93

Radium Hot Springs to Alberta Border

Watch for slippery sections between Radium and Alberta border.

DriveBC this morning reports a vehicle incident on Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park, between Kootenay Crossing Warden Station and Simpson River Trail. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect delays.

Montana border to Highway 3 

Winter driving conditions. Compact snow. Slushy with slippery sections.

 

Highway 95

Radium Hot Springs to Golden

Watch for slippery sections between Radium Hot Springs and Golden.

 

Curzon Junction to Kingsgate

Winter driving conditions. Slushy with slippery sections. Snowing.

 

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.

e-KNOW does not encourage travel between towns or regions during this second wave of COVID-19, as per B.C. Provincial Health Officer’s orders.

Lead image: Highway 95A in Kimberley. Images from DriveBC

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