Road conditions and wildfire context

Highway 3 — Crowsnest

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

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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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Official road report
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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

Timing unconfirmed

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CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Paving operations from Highway 3, Exit 177 to In Hope and Exit 173: Old Hope Princeton Way. Starting Wed Oct 14 until Thu Oct 15. Exit ramp closed. Detour in effect. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 14th, 2026 at 3:46am PDT. Exit 173 closed. Detour available via Exit 168.

Highway 3 · Highway 3

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 15, 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 14, 2026, 3:46 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Paving operations from Highway 3 to In Hope. Starting Tue Oct 13 until Wed Oct 14. Westbound lane closure. Detour in effect. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 13th, 2026 at 9:22am PDT. Paving in progress. Westbound closed. Detour in effect via Exit 171. Watch for traffic control.

Highway 3 · Highway 3

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 14, 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 13, 2026, 9:22 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Paving operations from Highway 3, Exit 177 to Exit 173 : Old Hope Princeton Way. Starting Tue Oct 13 until Wed Oct 14. From 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM PDT the next day, Tuesday. Exit ramp closed. Last update: October 13th, 2026 at 6:54am PDT. Exit 177 Westbound closed. Detour in effect via Exit 171. Watch for traffic control.

Highway 3 · Highway 3

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 14, 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 13, 2026, 6:54 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); 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, 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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Official highway cameras

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Highway information

Road conditions and more

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Fire bans and restrictions

Fire restrictions along Highway 3 — Crowsnest

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Weather

Official alerts and forecasts

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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
0
Temperature
11°C
Wind
9 km/h
Humidity
58%

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 13, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PDT
Today
Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers early this morning then 40 percent chance of drizzle this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 11. UV index 2 or low.
Tonight
Clear. Low plus 3.
Thursday
Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h in the morning. High 14. UV index 3 or moderate.
Thursday night
Clear. Low plus 4.
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Wildfire information

Wildfires near the corridor

Data current
Within 5 km
5
Within 25 km
7
Out of control
0
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.