Travel Advisory issued for Northwest travellers along Highway 16 Terrace-Prince Rupert

Update: The Highway was reopened for travel late Thursday afternoon, with an advisory to watch for slippery sections on compact snow.

Earlier Thursday

As conditions continue to deteriorate the Ministry of Highways has now Closed the section between Shames Mountain and Rainbow Summit to travel.

Update on Road conditions issued at 9:48 AM Thursday

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While Prince Rupert residents watch the rain come down this morning, a little to the east the colder temperatures and precipitation are making for Winter Storm conditions with Drive BC issuing a Travel Advisory at 7AM today.

The report noting of Snow for the day that will be followed by Freezing Rain, with the advice to consider alternate travel plans for the start of the day.

The next update to come on the situation is anticipated for 2PM

The conditions along Highway 16 at Kakis as of 8:15AM

The Environment Canada forecast for the North Coast Inland areas expands on the weather ahead today, with a WINTER STORM WARNING  in effect calling  for up to 15 cm of snow along with freezing rain to follow, the freezing rain something that could last for a number of hours before shifting just normal rainfall

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You can access weather updates from the Environment Canada website

More on the Drive BC advisories can be accessed from their website and Social Media feed

A look at past weather items of note can be reviewed here.