Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for some mountain passes today ahead of a late season snowfall.

A transition to a cool showery pattern will begin across central and eastern BC as a trough of low pressure crosses the province. Freezing levels will drop in the wake of the system today causing rain showers to switch over to snow, particularly over the mountain passes.

According to Environment Canada, 5 to 10 cm of snow is expected for the Yoho Park – Kootenay Park region and higher elevations of the Trans-Canada highway including Rogers Pass.

Kootenay Pass and the Elk Valley are also expected to receive 5 cm of snow later today.

Motorists are encouraged to be prepared for winter driving conditions and consult DriveBC for road conditions before travelling.