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. The report runs each Friday during the winter.

Highway 43

Sparwood to Elkford

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Snowing. (Pictured above: Line Creek.)Highway 3

Sparwood to B.C. and Alberta Border

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Snowing. (Pictured above: Highway 3 east of Sparwood.)

Sparwood to Fernie

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Snowing. (Pictured above: Highway 3 at Hosmer.)

Fernie to Elko

Winter driving conditions. Slushy sections. Compact snow. Snowing. (Pictured above: Highway 3 at Morrissey.)

Highway 3/93

Elko to Cranbrook

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. (Pictured above: Highway 3 and 93 junction, looking south down #93.)

 

Highway 3/95

Curzon Junction to Cranbrook

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections between Cranbrook and Moyie. Winter driving conditions between Moyie and Curzon Junction (Yahk). (Pictured above: Highway 3/95 near Moyie.)

 

Highway 93/95

Cranbrook/Fort Steele to Canal Flats

Winter driving conditions. Compact snow. Watch for slippery sections. (Pictured above: Cranbrook.)

Canal Flats to Radium Hot Springs

Winter driving conditions. (Pictured above: Canal Flats.)

Highway 95A

Cranbrook to Kimberley

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. (Pictured above: Kimberley.)

Kimberley to Wasa Junction

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. (Pictured above: Wasa Junction.)

Highway 93

Radium Hot Springs to Alberta Border

Watch for slippery sections. (Pictured above: Radium Hot Springs looking north.)

Montana border to Highway 3 (Elko)

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

Highway 95

Radium Hot Springs to Golden

Winter driving conditions. Bridge construction between Galena School Road and Westside Road (nine km north of Brisco) until June 1, 2023. Detour bridge in place at Fraling Creek, reduced lane width to 3.6m. Pilot vehicle required for oversize loads wider than 3.8m. Expect delays. Speed reduction to 50 km/h, 30 km/h for traffic control. (Pictured above: Highway 95 at Brisco.)

Curzon Junction to Kingsgate

Winter driving conditions. (Pictured above: Highway 3/95 Curzon Junction/Yahk.)

Kootenay Pass (above)

PLEASE NOTE: Information contained in this report is taken from DriveBC and over the period of the day may change or 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: Elkford earlier this morning (Dec. 16).  Images from DriveBC

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