Road conditions and wildfire context

Highway 3 — Crowsnest

DriveBC road events, camera context and FireRadar wildfire conditions along the southern Interior Crowsnest corridor.

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.

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Road reports and scheduled work

Active reports

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CONSTRUCTIONMAJORActive

CONSTRUCTION

Road maintenance from Highway 3, Second Avalanche Gate. Starting Wed Dec 10. Open to traffic. Watch for traffic control. Speed Limit restriction: 30 km/h in Manning Park 42km east of Hwy 5 junction. Last update: September 1st, 2026 at 11:02am PDT. One lane open in each direction.

Highway 3 · Highway 3 · Current source state: All Lanes Open

Schedule: Source dates: Dec 11, 2025 to onward (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Sep 1, 2026, 11:02 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORActive

CONSTRUCTION

Road maintenance. Starting Mon Jul 13 until Tue Dec 22. Lane closures in both directions. Watch for traffic control. Expect alternating lane closures in both directions 24/7. Watch for traffic control.

Highway 3 · Highway 3 · Current source state: All Lanes Open

Schedule: Source dates: Jul 13, 2026 to Dec 22, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Aug 7, 2026, 6:23 a.m. PDT

Upcoming reports

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CONSTRUCTIONMINORUpcoming

CONSTRUCTION

Utility work from Highway 3, 17km Northwest of Keremeos to At Ashnola Road. Starting Wed Oct 7 until Thu Oct 8. From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, Wednesday and Thursday. Right lane closed. Speed Limit restriction: 50 km/h. Last update: October 1st, 2026 at 2:11pm PDT.

Highway 3 · Highway 3

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 7, 2026 to Oct 8, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 1, 2026, 2:11 p.m. PDT

Timing unconfirmed

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CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Utility work from Highway 3, Airstrip Rd to Grouse Rd. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Fri Oct 9. From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Right lane closed. Last update: September 24th, 2026 at 3:27pm PDT.

Highway 3 · Highway 3

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

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 24, 2026, 3:27 p.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Shoulder maintenance from Highway 3, At Second Avalanche Gate to At Allison Pass Summit. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Thu Oct 8. All day, Monday to Thursday. Reduced to two lanes. Last update: October 2nd, 2026 at 11:51am PDT.

Highway 3 · Highway 3

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 8, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

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

Official update: Oct 2, 2026, 11:51 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Paving operations from Highway 3, In Hope and First Avalanche Gate to Exit 171: Old Hope Princeton Way. Starting Mon Aug 31 until Sat Oct 31. From 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 29th, 2026 at 12:13pm PDT. Watch for crews and equipment working. Speeds reduced to 60km/h through work zones. Detours will be in effect for off and on-ramp closures when night work takes place.

Highway 3 · Highway 3

Schedule: Source dates: Aug 31, 2026 to Nov 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 29, 2026, 12:13 p.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Road maintenance from Highway 3, At Snass Creek Bridge to At Skagit River #1 Bridge. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Fri Nov 6. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Expect 20 minutes delay. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: September 24th, 2026 at 2:19pm PDT. Rockworks mesh repair.

Highway 3 · Snass Creek Bridge

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 7, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

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 24, 2026, 2:19 p.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Road construction from Highway 3, Sunshine Valley to Manning Park Resort. Starting Mon Sep 28 until Fri Oct 23. From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Expect delays. Last update: September 25th, 2026 at 4:23pm PDT.

Highway 3 · Highway 3

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 28, 2026 to Oct 24, 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, 4:23 p.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Utility work from Highway 3, Willis Ranch Rd to Daly Dr. Starting Mon Sep 28 until Fri Oct 23. From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, every day. Last update: September 24th, 2026 at 9:45am PDT. Work on shoulder. Watch for crews.

Highway 3 · Highway 3

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 28, 2026 to Oct 23, 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 24, 2026, 9:45 a.m. PDT

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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 Allison Pass - W
Allison Pass - W
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Highway 3 about 10 km west of Manning Park resort area at Allison Pass, looking west.

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Latest DriveBC image at Similkameen Falls - E
Similkameen Falls - E
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Highway 3 about 6 kms east of Eastgate near Similkameen Falls, looking east.

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Latest DriveBC image at Princeton
Princeton
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Highway 3 at Frontage Road on the west side of Princeton, looking south.

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Latest DriveBC image at Hwy 3 at Highway 3/5 Junction
Hwy 3 at Highway 3/5 Junction
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Highway 3 at Highway 3/5 junction, looking east.

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Latest DriveBC image at Anarchist
Anarchist
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Highway 3 about 9 km west of the Anarchist Summit, looking east.

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Latest DriveBC image at Mount Kobau - E
Mount Kobau - E
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Highway 3 next to Conifryd Lake, looking east.

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Latest DriveBC image at Keremeos - E
Keremeos - E
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Highway 3 at Keremeos Bypass Road, looking east.

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Latest DriveBC image at Mount Kobau - W
Mount Kobau - W
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Highway 3 next to Conifryd Lake, looking west.

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Latest DriveBC image at Keremeos - W
Keremeos - W
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Highway 3 at Keremeos Bypass Road, looking west.

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Latest DriveBC image at Similkameen Falls - W
Similkameen Falls - W
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Highway 3 about 6 kms east of Eastgate near Similkameen Falls, looking west.

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Latest DriveBC image at Sunday Summit - N
Sunday Summit - N
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Highway 3 about 32 km south of Princeton, looking north.

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Latest DriveBC image at Sunday Summit - S
Sunday Summit - S
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Highway 3 about 32 km south of Princeton, looking south.

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Latest DriveBC image at Bromley Rock - E
Bromley Rock - E
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Highway 3 about 1.4 km east of Bromley Rock Provincial Park, looking east.

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Latest DriveBC image at Hope Slide
Hope Slide
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Highway 3 at the Hope Slide pullout, looking east.

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Latest DriveBC image at Allison Pass - E
Allison Pass - E
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Highway 3 about 10 km west of Manning Park resort area at Allison Pass, looking east.

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Latest DriveBC image at Bromley Rock - W
Bromley Rock - W
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Highway 3 about 1.4 km east of Bromley Rock Provincial Park, looking west.

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Source: DriveBC · Checked Oct 5, 2026, 1:59 p.m. PDT · 16 cameras

Route map & wildfire context

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Fire restrictions along Highway 3 — Crowsnest

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Weather

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Wildfire impact

Nearby wildfire conditions

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Current conditions

Weather and nearby wildfires

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Environment Canada

Corridor weather

Current
Alerts
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Temperature
15°C
Wind
17 km/h
Humidity
69%

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

Nearest available weather station: Hope Slide · approximately 48 km from the route reference point · observed Oct 5, 2026, 1:00 p.m. PDT
Today
A mix of sun and cloud. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing before morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 6.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h early in the afternoon. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate.
Tuesday night
Clear. Low plus 4.
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Wildfire information

Wildfires near the corridor

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Within 5 km
5
Within 25 km
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Out of control
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Nearest reported active fire: Big Burn Creek · 1.0 km · Being held

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