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.

Right off the hop, it is not recommended to drive anywhere in B.C. today (Dec. 23). There is a common theme for all roadways – “Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow.”

If you must drive, give yourself plenty of time, and please drive to the conditions.

Highway 43

Sparwood to Elkford

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. (Pictured above Highway 43 at Line Creek.)

 

Highway 3

Sparwood to B.C. and Alberta Border

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

Sparwood to Fernie

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

Fernie to Elko

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. (Pictured above: Highway 3 at Morrissey.)

 

Highway 3/93

Elko to Cranbrook

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. (Pictured above: Highway 3/93 at Elko looking west.)

 

Highway 3/95

Curzon Junction to Cranbrook

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. (Pictured above: Highway 3/95 east of Moyie.)

 

Highway 93/95

Fort Steele to Canal Flats

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. Snowing/blowing snow. (Pictured above: Junction of Highway 93/95 and 95A at Wasa/Tata Creek.)

Canal Flats to Radium Hot Springs

Blowing snow Canal Flats to Radium Hot Springs. Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. (Pictured above: Highway 93/95 at Canal Flats.)

 

Highway 95A

Cranbrook to Kimberley

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. Snowing. (Highway 3/95 in Cranbrook.)

Kimberley to Wasa Junction

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. Snowing. (Pictured above: Highway 95A in Kimberley.)

 

Highway 93

Radium Hot Springs to Alberta Border

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

 

Montana border to Highway 3 

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

 

Highway 95

Radium Hot Springs to Golden

Blowing snow. Watch for slippery sections. Compact snow. (Pictured above: Highway 95 at Brisco.)

 

Curzon Junction to Kingsgate

Winter driving conditions. Watch for slippery sections. (Pictured above: Curzon Junction/Yahk.)

Toby Creek Road/Panorama (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: The Highway 93/95 roundabout at Radium Hot Springs, looking east. Images from DriveBC

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