Snow and low visibility over the Coquihalla.
Hope to Kamloops with a trailer in a saved winter scenario, including snow, wind and ice flags around the summit and descent.
Saved example, not a current forecast.
Recorded locations
| Location | Recorded temperature | Recorded warnings |
|---|---|---|
| Hope, BC, Canada | 34°F | 1 |
| Great Bear Snowshed, BC, Canada | 21°F | 2 |
| Coquihalla Summit, BC, Canada | 10°F | 3 |
| Britton Creek, BC, Canada | 12°F | 2 |
| Merritt, BC, Canada | 9°F | 1 |
| Kamloops, BC, Canada | 16°F | 0 |
The saved route
Six forecast points follow a route with an estimated drive of 2 hours 45 minutes. Temperatures range from 1°C at Hope to −13°C at Merritt, with freezing rain at Hope and snow farther along in the saved forecast.
Hazards in the example
Nine hazard entries appear at five locations. Snow and wind feature around Great Bear Snowshed, while the summit adds low-visibility and ice flags. Ice-related entries continue toward Britton Creek and Merritt.
Along the route
The Coquihalla Summit forecast has visibility of 200 m and gusts of 80 km/h. Great Bear Snowshed has visibility of 600 m, and Britton Creek 800 m. These are forecast values for the recorded departure.
Departure timing
Three departure summaries are saved, including a recommendation on the following day. Detailed weather belongs to the original departure; current forecasts and official road reports are needed to assess the alternatives.
What to plan around
Review the summit and descent together before towing across the Coquihalla. Check current road reports and vehicle requirements for the whole mountain crossing.