Anyone heading east to the Kootenays will want to avoid using Hwy 3 to do so this evening.

DriveBC is reporting that a vehicle incident has closed both lanes of the highway rough 19 km east of Christina Lake.

As of 5:30 pm, no detour was available, however, an update is expected before 7 pm. 

Highway 3 is one of several BC Interior highways included in a winter weather statement from Environment Canada. 

The Coquihalla Highway, Okanagan Connector, Hwy 3 and the Trans-Canada Highway from Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass are all expected to see up to 25 cm of snow by Friday night. 

For up to date information and road conditions from Drive BC, click here.