“The Bobcat Wildfire (K62053) is located approximately 1.7km east of Highway 3 and the Similkameen River, approximately 8km northwest of Eastgate.” www.rdos.bc.ca/newsandevent... - Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS)
#BCHwy3 #BCWildfire #Eastgate #SimilkameenRiver #Wildfires
#BCHwy3 #BCWildfire #Eastgate #SimilkameenRiver #Wildfires
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September 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Folks who have driven #BCHwy3 in the last day or so, how long is it taking to get from Hope to Keremeos or Kelowna? @DriveBC_TOK @DriveBC
November 17, 2024 at 4:33 AM
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Remember kids, these drivers are trained professionals. #bchwy3
Ministry of Environment monitoring overturned semi truck near Osoyoos carrying dangerous goods for spills #Osoyoos
Ministry of Environment monitoring overturned semi truck near Osoyoos carrying dangerous goods for spills - Oliver/Osoyoos News
The Ministry of Environment is watching an overturned semi truck carrying dangerous goods for spills near Osoyoos
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June 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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BRITISH COLUMBIA: “The special weather statement covers some portions of the Coquihalla Highway, Highway 3, also known as the Crowsnest Highway, and the Okanagan Connector.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - CTV News Vancouver
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#BCHwy3 #BCHwy5 #BCHwy97C #BCNews #HopeBC #Kamloops #Kelowna #Osoyoos
Environment Canada issues weather alerts for B.C. Interior highways
Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for three major highways in the British Columbia Interior.
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May 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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ICYMI: “BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) crews continue to fight the Bugle Creek wildfire approximately 15 kilometres west of Castlegar off of Highway 3.” www.trailtimes.ca/home/crews-s... via Trail Times
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Crews still fighting Castlegar-area wildfires
The Bugle Creek wildfire is approximately 15 kilometres west of Castlegar
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September 16, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Perhaps #BCHwy3 will be open by then? The critical task faced by crews to repair the damage caused by this storm is massive and daunting entering the worst time of year to be repairing roads.
November 17, 2024 at 5:20 AM
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“Trace amounts of snow are expected for Allison Pass, while the Coquihalla Summit could see up to 4 cm.” globalnews.ca/news/1053148... - Global News
#BCHwy3 #BCHwy5 #HopeBC #Merritt #Kamloops #YVR cc: #MedicineHat
#BCHwy3 #BCHwy5 #HopeBC #Merritt #Kamloops #YVR cc: #MedicineHat
Spring snowfall expected on Coquihalla, Highway 3 | Globalnews.ca
Snow levels are forecast by Environment Canada to drop below the passes overnight and periodic snowshowers can be expected through Wednesday morning.
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May 29, 2024 at 9:15 PM
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June 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Heli Mission 2012
📷 - Nikon D40x 18-135mm f3.5-5.6
ISO 100, f5.6, 1/500 s 200mm
#kootenaypass #avalanchecontrol #bchwy3 #helicopter
📷 - Nikon D40x 18-135mm f3.5-5.6
ISO 100, f5.6, 1/500 s 200mm
#kootenaypass #avalanchecontrol #bchwy3 #helicopter
December 4, 2024 at 4:47 AM
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‘Speed was a factor’: Dump truck driver fined after #BCHwy3 crash that spilled coal into river
“The BC Ministry of Environment is monitoring the situation and working with the truck company on appropriate cleanup.”
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“The BC Ministry of Environment is monitoring the situation and working with the truck company on appropriate cleanup.”
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‘Speed was a factor’: Dump truck driver fined after Hwy 3 crash that spilled coal into river
It’s fortunate that no one suffered more than minor injuries in a crash on Hwy 3 that totalled a BMW.
The BC Highway Patrol...
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August 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Snowfighter
📷 - Nikon D7000 with 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 G lens
ISO 400, 117 mm, f8, 1/1000 s
#snowplow #wintermaintenance #highwaymaintenance #BCHwy3 #nikon #winter #snowfighter #mainroads
📷 - Nikon D7000 with 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 G lens
ISO 400, 117 mm, f8, 1/1000 s
#snowplow #wintermaintenance #highwaymaintenance #BCHwy3 #nikon #winter #snowfighter #mainroads
February 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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“Responders gave the camper a verbal warning about the violation of the full fire ban within the sməlqmíx-syilx territory and other regions under the Kamloops Fire Centre boundary.” www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-... - @castanet.net
#BCHwy3 #BCWildfire #CampfireBan #Keremeos #LowerSimilkameenIB
#BCHwy3 #BCWildfire #CampfireBan #Keremeos #LowerSimilkameenIB
Camper at Lower Similkameen Indian Band violates fire ban - Oliver/Osoyoos News
A Lower Similkameen Indian Band camper violated the reserve's complete fire ban over the weekend, vacating with a warning.
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September 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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UPDATE: #BCHwy1 to remain closed 'for the balance of the day' after fiery crash
With #BCHwy5 already closed due to a wildfire, #BCHwy3 is currently the only major route open between the BC Interior and Lower Mainland.
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With #BCHwy5 already closed due to a wildfire, #BCHwy3 is currently the only major route open between the BC Interior and Lower Mainland.
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UPDATE: Hwy 1 to remain closed 'for the balance of the day' after fiery crash
(UPDATE: Sept. 5 @ 10 am) - The BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) says the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) will remain closed in the Fraser Canyon "for...
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September 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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ICYMI: “Traffic trouble in B.C. as wildfires, Hwy 1 crash close major routes” globalnews.ca/video/113953... - Global News
#BCHwy1 #BCHwy3 #BCHwy5 #BCWildfire #BeefTrailCreekWildfire #Cariboo #CoquihallaHighway #HopeBC #Merritt #MineCreekWildfire #Wildfires
#BCHwy1 #BCHwy3 #BCHwy5 #BCWildfire #BeefTrailCreekWildfire #Cariboo #CoquihallaHighway #HopeBC #Merritt #MineCreekWildfire #Wildfires
Traffic trouble in B.C. as wildfires, Hwy 1 crash close major routes | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Traffic trouble in B.C. as wildfires, Hwy 1 crash close major routes Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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September 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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“A thunderstorm bringing hail and rain could roll into the Nicola, South Thompson, Okanagan and Boundary regions Monday.” globalnews.ca/news/1057118... - Global BC
#BCHwy3 #BCStorm #BCWildfire #GrandForks #Kamloops #Merritt #Kelowna
#BCHwy3 #BCStorm #BCWildfire #GrandForks #Kamloops #Merritt #Kelowna
Severe thunderstorms may be headed for B.C.’s Southern Interior | Globalnews.ca
The risk of a storm is supposed to pass overnight and Global News meteorologist Peter Quinlan said it's making way for summer to sweep in.
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June 17, 2024 at 9:18 PM
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BC boy, 8, dies after family SUV collides with snow plow on #BCHwy3
His stepfather and 5-year-old brother escaped the crash relatively unharmed, but their SUV spun into a pedestrian and left him with "life-altering injuries."
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His stepfather and 5-year-old brother escaped the crash relatively unharmed, but their SUV spun into a pedestrian and left him with "life-altering injuries."
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BC boy, 8, dies after family SUV collides with snow plow on Hwy 3
A tragic incident in the Kootenays has claimed the life of a young boy and left another man with serious injuries. The fatal crash be...
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December 10, 2024 at 6:10 PM
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Heads up if travelling #BC passes & interior Tue PM thru Wed:
Special Wx Stmt for Freezing Rain for #BChwy5 #Coquihalla, #BChwy3 #AllisonPass & Merritt/Similkameen and for snow E of the Okanagan inclg #BChwy1 #RogersPass
Winter Storm Warning for #BCHwy3 #Paulson Summit-#KootenayPass
#BCstorm #BCwx
Special Wx Stmt for Freezing Rain for #BChwy5 #Coquihalla, #BChwy3 #AllisonPass & Merritt/Similkameen and for snow E of the Okanagan inclg #BChwy1 #RogersPass
Winter Storm Warning for #BCHwy3 #Paulson Summit-#KootenayPass
#BCstorm #BCwx
December 17, 2024 at 12:47 AM
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Morning Commute 🌄
#blueskyartshow #sunlight #eastcoastkin #bchwy3 #cranbrookbc #goldenhour #landscapephotography #nikon #rockymountains
#blueskyartshow #sunlight #eastcoastkin #bchwy3 #cranbrookbc #goldenhour #landscapephotography #nikon #rockymountains
March 15, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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Avalanche deposit removal on #kootenaypass February 2012
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#bchwy3 #aviationphotography #helicopter #avalanche #winter #catequipment #bluebird #landscapephotography #crestonbc
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December 9, 2024 at 4:42 AM
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Fiery crash shuts down #BCHwy1 through the Fraser Canyon
With #BCHwy5 already closed due to a wildfire, #BCHwy3 is currently the only major route open between the BC Interior and Lower Mainland.
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With #BCHwy5 already closed due to a wildfire, #BCHwy3 is currently the only major route open between the BC Interior and Lower Mainland.
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Fiery crash shuts down Hwy 1 through the Fraser Canyon
The Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) is currently closed through the Fraser Canyon.
DriveBC reports a vehicle incident around two kilomet...
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September 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Mom’s Lambo impounded after young BC man caught excessively speeding on #BCHwy3
The BCHP says the driver told the officer he was on his way to a racetrack, but got "an awkward conversation with mom" instead.
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The BCHP says the driver told the officer he was on his way to a racetrack, but got "an awkward conversation with mom" instead.
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Mom’s Lambo impounded after young BC man caught excessively speeding on Hwy 3
The BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) says a young Lower Mainland man had some explaining to do to mom after an expensive traffic stop several weeks ago....
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August 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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BC boy, 8, dies after family SUV collides with snow plow on #BCHwy3
His stepfather and 5-year-old brother escaped the crash relatively unharmed, but their SUV spun into a pedestrian and left him with "life-altering injuries."
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His stepfather and 5-year-old brother escaped the crash relatively unharmed, but their SUV spun into a pedestrian and left him with "life-altering injuries."
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BC boy, 8, dies after family SUV collides with snow plow on Hwy 3
A tragic incident in the Kootenays has claimed the life of a young boy and left another man with serious injuries. The fatal crash be...
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December 10, 2024 at 6:11 PM
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Summer Vacation
#BlueSkyArtShow #TheJourney #BCHwy3 #Vacation #RoadTrip #VW #BolerTrailer #NikonD7000 #PanningPhotography #KootenayPass
#BlueSkyArtShow #TheJourney #BCHwy3 #Vacation #RoadTrip #VW #BolerTrailer #NikonD7000 #PanningPhotography #KootenayPass
March 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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⚠️#BCHwy3 has reopened to single lane alternating traffic at Old Richter Pass Rd due to the wildfire west of #Osoyoos. Watch for traffic control.
ℹ️More information: www.drivebc.ca?type=event&d... via Drive BC
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#BCWildfire #ConifrydCreekWildfire
ℹ️More information: www.drivebc.ca?type=event&d... via Drive BC
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#BCWildfire #ConifrydCreekWildfire
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August 12, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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Smoke from #BCwildfire K61891 near Brookmere (visible from #BChwy5) & from V11960 (visible from #BChwy3) is drifting West in the mid/upper levels - Both started by lightning.
Expect haze in the Lower Mainland as marine cloud dissipates.
GOES-W-10:40 #BCStorm #BCwx #BCdry #BCheat
Expect haze in the Lower Mainland as marine cloud dissipates.
GOES-W-10:40 #BCStorm #BCwx #BCdry #BCheat
September 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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