Road conditions and wildfire context

Highway 23 — Revelstoke to Mica Creek

DriveBC road-event verification and wildfire context for the remote Columbia River corridor north of Revelstoke.

Official road report
Road status unknownCurrent

DriveBC has not provided enough currently effective road status information to label this route open, restricted or closed. This does not confirm the road is open, unrestricted or safe. Upcoming or unclear schedules are shown separately; check the official source before travel.

Active reports
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Upcoming reports
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Road reports and scheduled work

Active reports

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INCIDENTMINORActive

INCIDENT

Delayed departure. Watch for traffic control. Departure delayed every Wednesday for fueling purposes.

Highway 23 · Upper Arrow Lake Ferry · Current source state: All Lanes Open

Schedule: Source dates: Jul 15, 2026 to onward (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Jul 15, 2026, 10:55 a.m. PDT

Upcoming reports

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CONSTRUCTIONMINORUpcoming

CONSTRUCTION

Geotechnical investigation from Highway 23, Bigmouth Creek Bridge to Mica Dam. Starting Thu Oct 15 until Wed Oct 21. From 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM PDT, every day. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 1st, 2026 at 8:51am PDT.

Highway 23 · Bigmouth Creek Bridge

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 1, 2026, 8:51 a.m. PDT

Timing unconfirmed

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CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Utility work from Highway 23, In Nakusp to 9km Northwest of Nakusp. Starting Fri Oct 2 until Mon Nov 30. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 25th, 2026 at 1:59pm PDT.

Highway 23 · Highway 23

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 2, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed); work periods unconfirmed · Work periods are unconfirmed

DriveBC reports this event, but its current timing cannot be confirmed. It may still affect travel; check the official source before proceeding.

Official update: Sep 25, 2026, 1:59 p.m. PDT

Data status

Source: DriveBC

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Normal update timing
5 minutes

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Highway information

Road conditions and more

View road conditions, closures, cameras, weather, nearby wildfires and travel alerts for this highway. Official road status is kept separate from wildfire and weather information.

Latest highway camera images

Images update periodically. They are not live video or proof that a road is open or safe, and FireRadar does not keep a camera archive.

Latest DriveBC image at Shelter Bay - Lineup
Shelter Bay - Lineup
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Highway 23 near the Upper Arrow Lake ferry landing at Shelter Bay, looking north at lineup.

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Latest DriveBC image at Blanket Creek - N
Blanket Creek - N
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Highway 23 about 30 km south of Revelstoke and 22 km north of Shelter Bay Ferry, looking north.

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Latest DriveBC image at Shelter Bay - End
Shelter Bay - End
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Highway 23 near the Upper Arrow Lake ferry landing at Shelter Bay, end of queue, looking north.

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Latest DriveBC image at Galena Bay Landing - Ferry Ramp
Galena Bay Landing - Ferry Ramp
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Highway 23, at the bottom of the Upper Arrow Lake ferry landing at Galena Bay, looking at ferry boarding.

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Latest DriveBC image at Mica Dam - S
Mica Dam - S
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Highway 23 at Mica Dam about 152 km north of Revelstoke, looking south.

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Latest DriveBC image at Blanket Creek - S
Blanket Creek - S
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Highway 23 about 30 km south of Revelstoke and 22 km north of Shelter Bay Ferry, looking south.

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Latest DriveBC image at 50-Mile
50-Mile
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Highway 23 about 90 km north of Revelstoke, looking north.

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Latest DriveBC image at Shelter Bay - Ferry Ramp
Shelter Bay - Ferry Ramp
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Highway 23 near the Upper Arrow Lake ferry landing at Shelter Bay, looking south at terminal ramp.

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Latest DriveBC image at Galena Bay Landing - Front
Galena Bay Landing - Front
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Highway 23 near the Upper Arrow Lake ferry landing at Galena Bay, looking at front of lineup.

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Latest DriveBC image at Galena Bay Landing - Lineup
Galena Bay Landing - Lineup
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Highway 23, at the bottom of the Upper Arrow Lake ferry landing at Galena Bay, looking at lineup.

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Latest DriveBC image at Galena Bay Landing - End
Galena Bay Landing - End
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Highway 23 near the Upper Arrow Lake ferry landing at Galena Bay, looking at end of lineup.

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Latest DriveBC image at Mica Dam - N
Mica Dam - N
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Highway 23 at Mica Dam about 152 km north of Revelstoke, looking north.

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Source: DriveBC · Checked Oct 5, 2026, 1:59 p.m. PDT · 12 cameras

Route map & wildfire context

The highway is highlighted in orange. Wildfires, recently extinguished fires, smoke and AQHI each have their own source. The map does not determine whether the highway is safe to travel.

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Fire bans and restrictions

Fire restrictions along Highway 23 — Revelstoke to Mica Creek

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Weather

Official alerts and forecasts

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Wildfire impact

Nearby wildfire conditions

The section below combines official wildfire information with available Environment Canada weather. It is context only, not a fire-spread forecast or travel-safety score.

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Current conditions

Weather and nearby wildfires

Environment Canada weather and nearby wildfire information are shown separately from the road status. Always check the transportation authority before travel.

Environment Canada

Corridor weather

Current
Alerts
0
Temperature
10°C
Wind
15 km/h
Humidity
79%

No Environment Canada weather alert currently overlaps this corridor area. This does not guarantee safe road conditions.

Nearest available weather station: Cummins Lakes Park · approximately 45 km from the route reference point · observed Oct 5, 2026, 1:00 p.m. PDT
Today
A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate.
Tonight
Partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Fog patches developing after midnight. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low plus 3.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 15. UV index 3 or moderate.
Tuesday night
Clear. Low plus 1.
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Wildfire information

Wildfires near the corridor

Updates delayed
Within 5 km
5
Within 25 km
16
Out of control
0
Nearest reported active fire: N41348 · 0.7 km · Under control

Distances are measured to a representative corridor line. They do not predict fire spread or determine whether the road is safe or open.