Special weather statement issued for the Okanagan Connector

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June 14, 2020

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Special weather statement issued for the Okanagan Connector

Travellers looking to use the Okanagan Connector this afternoon will need to do so with caution.

According to Environment Canada, a special weather statement has been issued for Hwy 97C. Anywhere from 2 to 5 cm of snowfall is expected to hit the road by this afternoon.

"An unseasonably cool airmass has resulted in wet snow occurring near the summit of the Okanagan Connector this morning," wrote EC. "Snowfall accumulations of 2 to 5 cm are possible before the snow changes to rain by this afternoon."

Weather in the mountains can change suddenly, which could lead to hazardous driving conditions.

For more on the alert, click here.

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