Weather & Community Update: December 18, 2025 – Afternoon
🌨️ Weather & Community Update
📅 December 18, 2025 – Afternoon
Conditions across the region remain active and are shifting from wind and rain into significant mountain snowfall, alongside another round of strong winds in the valley.
❄️ Snowfall Advisories
🚗 Coquihalla Highway (Hope to Merritt – near the Summit)
• Today: 10–20 cm of snow expected this afternoon and evening
• Friday: Additional 15–25 cm
• Saturday: Possible 20–30 cm (amounts still uncertain)
• Strong wind gusts up to 80 km/h may cause blowing snow and poor visibility
• Travel is expected to be challenging and road closures are possible
🚗 Highway 3 – Hope to Princeton (Allison Pass)
• Up to 20 cm of snow expected by tonight
• Reduced visibility and difficult driving conditions likely
👉 Check road conditions before travelling: DriveBC.ca
🌬️ Wind Advisory – Fraser Valley (East, including Hope)
• When: Late this afternoon through early this evening
• Winds: Southwest 50 km/h gusting up to 90 km/h
• Impacts may include:
– Additional tree damage
– Power outages
– Flying debris due to saturated ground conditions
Winds are expected to gradually ease later this evening.
🌲 Windstorm Cleanup – Organics Disposal (Ongoing)
Two 20-yard roll-off bins are available for residents disposing of organic debris only from the recent windstorm.
📍 Hope Recreation Centre
1005 6 Ave, Hope, BC
✔ Tree limbs, branches, yard waste only
🚫 No garbage or construction materials, please
Thank you for helping keep the area safe and tidy.
📱 Stay Informed
• DriveBC.ca – Highway & travel conditions
• BCHydro.com/outages – Power updates
• Alertable App – Local alerts
• Environment and Climate Change – Ongoing forecasts
📌 Report Issues
• Public Concern Form: https://hope.ca/p/public-concern-form
• District Office: 604-869-5671
• Emergencies: 911
We’ll continue sharing updates as conditions change. Please plan ahead, avoid unnecessary travel through mountain passes, and stay safe out there.
