1 p.m.
Highway 97 is now open in both directions north of Prince George, but drivers should still proceed with caution.
This morning (Jan. 29), a vehicle incident took place nearly 40 km south of Chetwynd near Powder King Mountain Resort hours after Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for the Pine Pass.
Drive B.C. has now issued a freezing rain travel advisory for Highway 97 between the two communities.
That encompasses more than 114 km from Kennedy Road, north of the Mackenzie Junction, to Hasler Road.
Commuters are being advised that conditions could change rapidly as a result of the forecast.
REMINDER - #BCHwy97 - Travel Advisory in place between Kennedy Road and Hasler Road due to freezing rain.
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) January 29, 2020
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10:45 a.m.
The snowfall warning issued for the Pine Pass could have played a factor in a vehicle incident this morning (Jan. 29).
According to Drive B.C., Highway 97 is closed in both directions for a lengthy stretch about 40 km south of Chetwynd due to a vehicle incident near Powder King Mountain Resort.
There is no information at this time who was involved in the incident or if there are any injuries.
However, commuters aren't getting through 5.5 km of highway between Powder King and Old Hasler Roads.
Drive B.C. says it'll provide its next update at 1 p.m. Pacific.
Environment Canada issued its alert for the roads north of Prince George after 4:30 a.m.
We will have more information as it becomes available.
