Environment Canada warns of heavy snow on Hwy 1 through the Shuswap

Environment Canada is warning travellers of potentially heavy snow on Highway 1 through the Shuswap region.

On Monday morning, the weather agency issued a special weather statement for the Trans-Canada Highway from the Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass.

Between 10 and 15 centimetres of snow is expected to fall Monday night.

“A cold front will bring flurries to the region tonight, with the heaviest snow expected near midnight associated with the frontal passage,” the weather warning says.

“Heavy flurries will taper off to a few flurries by Tuesday morning.”

Environment Canada reminds drivers that weather in the mountains can change suddenly and may result in “hazardous” driving conditions.

You can click here to keep an eye on the weather alert and here to keep an eye on DriveBC for any potential traffic impacts.