'Deteriorating' driving conditions predicted for Coquihalla Highway with snow inbound

Environment Canada is warning drivers on B.C.'s Coquihalla Highway to take extra care as a winter storm could sweep across the key route from Hope to Kamloops.

The weather service predicts heavy snow will fall in the Southern interior beginning Thursday and lastinguntillate Friday.

Environment Canada says between 20 and30 centimetres could accumulate at the Coquihalla summit, nearlyhalfway between Hope and Merritt.

It issued an alert for "deteriorating" driving conditions, reduced visibility and weather that threatens to change suddenly.

Drivers are advised to use winter tires and chains and drive according to the conditions.