If you are planning on travelling this Easter long weekend, be prepared to run into winter like conditions along the Coquihalla Highway.

According to DriveBC, conditions along Highway 5 are fairly good, but motorists can expect to see anywhere from five to 10 cm of snowfall near the summit. Periods of snow are expected Thursday evening from Hope to Merritt and snow may be seen at the lower elevations overnight.

Photo Credit: DriveBCConditions along the Coquihalla Highway Thursday afternoon.

Rain showers are also in the forecast as well as windy conditions, which could reduce visibility in some areas. More rain is in the forecast for the rest of the weekend, but by Monday conditions are expected to clear up.

While snow is expected on the Coquihalla Highway only rain is in the forecast for the Okanagan Connector. Motorists may encounter rain showers Thursday evening and into Friday morning and again on Sunday. On Monday conditions should be clear along this stretch of the highway.

Photo Credit: DriveBCConditions along the Okanagan Connector Thursday afternoon.

Snow is also in the forecast for Highway 3 from Hope to Princeton as five to 10 cm of the white stuff is in the forecast. Rain is in the forecast for the rest of the weekend along this section of the highway and a mix of sun and cloud by Monday afternoon.

Photo Credit: DriveBCConditions along Highway 3 Thursday afternoon.

If you will be getting away this long weekend be sure to prepare yourself and loved ones for changing weather conditions before hitting the road. Avoid leaving at peak travel times and leave plenty of room between yourself and other vehicles. For the latest information on highway conditions visit the DriveBC website.