Another winter weather system is set to hit the Nicola Valley tonight into tomorrow.

The heaviest snowfall is expected to be south of Merritt near the Coquihalla Summit, and it is expected to continue until midday tomorrow. There could be up to 20 cm of snow from Merritt south to the Snow Shed Hill today and another 6 to 12 cm tomorrow.

At Larson Hill, there could be up to 15 cm of snow tonight and about 6 cm tomorrow, while on the Okanagan Connector there could be 8 cm of snow tonight.

Between Kamloops and Merritt, there will be much less snow with only about 1 cm expected to fall tonight and another 1 to 3 cm tomorrow.

“Plow trucks will be out removing snow and restoring traction as well as putting out chemicals to help prevent icy conditions,” said Andrew Stewart, the Quality Manager with Yellowhead Road and Bridge.

“When flashing lights are on, our trucks are in ‘Winter Work Mode’ and require extra room to perform their necessary duties. Remember to never pass a plow truck on the right and road conditions in front of the plow truck will be worse than behind it.”

As always, drivers are being urged to check Drive BC before heading out onto the highways.