Current highway information
Highway 97 — Okanagan & Cariboo · Dawson Creek → Fort Nelson weather alerts and forecast context
Environment Canada weather alerts, current conditions and short forecasts for communities near this highway.
Environment Canada
Weather along the corridor
Alerts
0
Temperature
15°C
Wind
45 km/h
Gust
61 km/h
No active Environment Canada weather alert currently matches this corridor. Conditions can still vary locally.
Nearest weather location: Fort St. John · observed Oct 5, 2026, 2:00 p.m. PDT.
Today
A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 50 km/h gusting to 70. High 17. UV index 2 or low.
Tonight
A few clouds. Wind southwest 50 km/h gusting to 70 diminishing to 30 gusting to 50 this evening. Low 7.
Tuesday
Mainly sunny. Wind west 40 km/h gusting to 60. High 15. UV index 2 or low.
Tuesday night
Clear. Windy. Low plus 4.
Data status
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Last updated
Coverage: Weather observations, forecasts and alerts are independent context. Missing records are not interpreted as clear or safe driving conditions.
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