Occurred Nov 6, 2026, 1:24:19 PM UTC

First published Nov 7, 2026, 1:53:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 7, 2026, 2:17:15 AM UTC

Strong winds

Special weather - Okanagan Connector - Merritt to Kelowna

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A weather statement reports gusty winds of 60–80 km/h across parts of the B.C. Interior and highway passes, with gusts potentially reaching 90 km/h this afternoon. It names several highway corridors, including Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt.

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Affected location: Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt

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The statement covers active gusty winds affecting highway corridors through late this evening.

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Nov 6, 2026, 1:24 PM UTC
A weather statement reports gusty winds of 60–80 km/h across parts of the B.C. Interior and highway passes, with gusts potentially reaching 90 km/h this afternoon. It names several highway corridors, including Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt.
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