There is a snowfall warning in effect for Highway 3 from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. Photo: Chelsea Novak

There is a snowfall warning in effect for Highway 3 from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. Photo: Chelsea Novak

Storm warning for Paulson to Kootenay Pass

Environment Canada says snow will begin today

Environment Canada has issued a storm warning for Highway 3 including the Paulson Summit and Kootenay Pass.

The bulletin predicts snowfall accumulation of 20 to 30 cm, with blowing snow. Snowfall will begin Monday and will ease by Tuesday evening.

Road conditions are available at www.drivebc.ca.

To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

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