UPDATE 11 a.m.

The winter storm warnings have come to an end for the Coquihalla Highway and Highway 3.

Environment Canada ended the alerts at 10:54 a.m.

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Winter storm warnings are in effect for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt and Highway 3 from Hope to Princeton on Wednesday, Jan. 10.

Both stretches of highway are expecting 5-10 cm of snow throughout the day, however, because of an approaching Arctic front and a low pressure system, the Coquihalla could experience an additional 10-15 cm of Wednesday night.

鈥淰isibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow,鈥� said Environment Canada in the alerts. 鈥淲eather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.鈥�

Travellers should consider postponing non-essential travel until weather conditions improve.

Black Press Media will update throughout the day.

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