Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement

By Nelson Daily Staff

Get ready to shovel as Environment Canada forecasts 25 to 35 cms through Sunday. — The Nelson Daily

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement Friday afternoon for the West Kootenay as an active weather system off the BC coast will give a prolonged period of snow to much of southeastern BC.

"Periods of snow will continue from tonight through Sunday afternoon giving total amounts from 25 to 35 cm," the Statement said.

"The highest amounts are expected over Rogers and Kootenay Passes."

The Special Weather Statement is also for Highway 3, from the Paulson Pass to the Kootenay Pass.

"Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions."

Road conditions are available at DriveBC.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ec.tempetepacifique-pacificstorm.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports to #BCStorm.