Travelling to and from Kamloops this week has been a nightmare for drivers as Old Man Winter continues to plague the mountain passes and deepest canyon routes.
The Coquihalla Highway remains closed in both directions between Hope and Merritt as of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Avalanche-control work extended into the afternoon as crews attempted to make the route safe as metres of snow hang on the mountains above.
East of Kamloops, Highway 1 has been closed for much of the day in various sections as the avalanche threat was deemed too great.
Stretches of the Trans-Canada Highway west of Revelstoke and east and west of Golden were also impacted.
Meanwhile, those who chose to head to the Coast via Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon encountered a several-hours delay on Tuesday, Feb. 18, due to wintery road conditions that closed the route. Later that night, an accident south of Ashcroft blocked the highway.
For updates on road conditions, go online to drivebc.ca, where conditions, weather forecasts and webcam views are available.
