TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC. 6PM, Jan 24, 2012 SNOWFALL WARNING CONTINUES: White-out conditions are being reported on some local highways --- A Pacific frontal system will continue to spread snow to the Columbia and Kootenay regions. Additional snowfall amounts up to 15 cm are forecast for tonight. In the Elk Valley region, only areas near Fernie are expected to receive snowfall amounts in excess of 15 cm. The snow is expected to taper off Wednesday morning. Currently strong winds are being generated over parts of the southern interior ahead of the weather system. Wind gusts reaching 90 km/h are forecast for late this afternoon through this evening over the South Okanagan. Heavy snowfall is expected on all interior highway passes.

TRAVEL ADVISORY: Freezing Rain Highway 3 Both directions - Travel Advisory in effect due to Freezing Rain from Rock Creek to Creston (289.8 km). Intermittent freezing rain is occurring in some areas and is forecasted to last until the early hours of Wed morning (Jan 25). Travelers are advised that slippery conditions may persist over the southern portions of the district. Please use extreme caution when traveling and allow additional travel time to reach your destination.

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