'Fluctuating temperature' creates icy West Kootenay roads for travelling motorists
By Nelson Daily Staff
Marc Dale, Yellowhead Road and Bridge Operations Manager for the Southeast Kootenay, is advising motorists to expect longer morning commutes due to “flash freeze” road conditions as lowest temperatures of the day will create road ice conditions.
Dale said the region has received 10 to 12 centimeters of heavy wet snow in the valleys overnight and 15 to 18 centimeters on Kootenay Pass.
“The forecast for the remainder of the week is for wet snow and rain showers with fluctuating temperature from minus 2 to 6 degrees,” Dale explained.
“Freezing rain and below zero temperatures are forecasted in early morning times over the next seven days,” Dale added.
Dale said the current weather system is expected to persist in the region into next week.
Anyone planning on extensive travels in the area should monitor weather forecasts daily and check Drive BC for forecasts.
Kootenay Pass drives should also Drive BC for Avalanche Control times.
