Environment Canada has issued a weather alert for much of the East Kootenay of the potential for strong wind gusts and intense thunderstorms beginning late this morning.

“An intense fall storm will continue to impact much of British Columbia today. The storm’s low pressure centre is forecast to move across the Central Interior this morning. As the low passes, very strong westerly wind gusts are expected beginning late this morning. There is also potential for a squall line to develop with intense thunderstorms. Strong gusty winds, frequent lightning and heavy showers, possibly mixed with flurries, can all be expected with the passage of the squall line,” Environment Canada stated.

Snow levels will drop sharply in the afternoon to near 1,100 metres. Over Rogers Pass, there is the possibility for heavy flurries and strong winds to reduce visibility to near zero creating challenging driving conditions.

The alert does not cover the Elk Valley at this time.

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