Current highway information

Highway 97 — Okanagan & Cariboo winter driving conditions and weather

Official highway events, Environment Canada weather warnings and camera context for winter travel planning without inferring traction or safe travel.

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Road status unknownCurrent

9 currently effective reports; 6 upcoming; 14 with unconfirmed timing. The route-wide status uses currently effective records only.

Records were retrieved at Oct 5, 2026, 2:40 p.m. PDT. Schedule status updates locally while this page remains open.

Active reports
9
Upcoming reports
6
Timing unconfirmed
14
Completed / ended schedules
0
Cancelled reports
0

Upcoming reports

6
CONSTRUCTIONMINORUpcoming

CONSTRUCTION

Electrical maintenance at Highway 97, In Peachland and 607m East of Buchanan Road. Starting Tue Oct 6 until Tue Oct 6. From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PDT, Tuesday. Right lane closed. Last update: October 5th, 2026 at 7:34am PDT.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 6, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 5, 2026, 7:34 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORUpcoming

CONSTRUCTION

Road maintenance at Highway 97, 75km West of Chetwynd and 100km Northeast of Mackenzie. Starting Wed Oct 7 until Thu Oct 8. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 5th, 2026 at 10:43am MST. Link Creek catchment wall maintenance, show down and watch for crews and equipment and crews.

Highway 97 · Highway 97 S

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 7, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 5, 2026, 10:43 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORUpcoming

CONSTRUCTION

Special event at Highway 97, 3km Northwest of Cache Creek. Starting Tue Oct 6 until Tue Oct 6. From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, Tuesday. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 5th, 2026 at 9:14am PDT. Environmental Cleanup.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 6, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 5, 2026, 9:14 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORUpcoming

CONSTRUCTION

Paving operations at Highway 97, 8km Northwest of Dawson Creek and 88m Northwest of James Paul Road. Starting Thu Oct 8 until Thu Oct 8. All day, Thursday. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 1st, 2026 at 1:44pm MST. Paving operations planned, watch for crews and equipment, follow all traffic control directions.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 8, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 1, 2026, 1:44 p.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORUpcoming

CONSTRUCTION

Paving operations at Highway 97, 5km Northwest of Dawson Creek. Starting Tue Oct 6 until Wed Oct 7. All day, Tuesday and Wednesday. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 1st, 2026 at 12:20pm MST. Slow down and follow direction of traffic control.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 8, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 1, 2026, 12:20 p.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORUpcoming

CONSTRUCTION

Highway 97, in both directions. Bridge maintenance between Campbell Rd and Abbott St for 1.8 km (Kelowna). Until Thu Oct 8. From 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM PDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Road sweeping. Night time construction work. Last updated Sun Oct 4 at 1:54 PM PDT. (DBC-94243)

Highway 97 · Campbell Rd → Abbott St

Schedule: Recurring schedule: Oct 5, 2026, 9:00 p.m. PCT (UTC-7) to Oct 6, 2026, 5:00 a.m. PCT (UTC-7)

Official update: Oct 4, 2026, 1:54 p.m. PDT

Timing unconfirmed

14
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Utility work from Highway 97, In West Kelowna and At Westlake Rd to At Westside Rd. Starting Sat Sep 26 until Mon Oct 12. From 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM PDT the next day, Monday and weekends. Right lane closed. Shoulder closed. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 23rd, 2026 at 4:29pm PDT. Work in effect Sep 26th and 27th, Oct 11th and 12th.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 26, 2026 to Oct 12, 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 23, 2026, 4:29 p.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Shoulder maintenance from Highway 97, 45km West of Chetwynd and 130km Northeast of Mackenzie. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Wed Oct 7. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 5th, 2026 at 2:28pm MST. Watch for shoulder prep and paving throughout area, slow down and watch for crews and equipment during the day, as well as signs at night.

Highway 97 · Highway 97 S

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 5, 2026, 2:28 p.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Construction work from Highway 97, Callan Rd to N Beach Rd. Starting Tue Sep 8. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Speed Limit restriction: 70 km/h all day, every day. Last update: October 2nd, 2026 at 10:24am PDT. Watch for gravel trucks entering/exiting work zones and avoid following work vehicles into turning lanes. Speed reduced to 50km/h during hauling operations.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 8, 2026 to onward (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: Oct 2, 2026, 10:24 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Paving operations from Highway 97, In Clinton to 83 Mile. Starting Mon Sep 28 until Sat Oct 24. From 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: September 27th, 2026 at 9:53pm PDT.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 28, 2026 to Oct 25, 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 27, 2026, 9:53 p.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Paving operations from Highway 97, Mt Solitude to Powder King Rd. Starting Mon Aug 17 until Thu Nov 12. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: September 24th, 2026 at 9:52am MST.

Highway 97 · Highway 97 S

Schedule: Source dates: Aug 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 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, 9:52 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Paving operations from Highway 97, Bear Lake to Redrocky Creek. Starting Tue Aug 11 until Sat Oct 31. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: September 24th, 2026 at 9:45am PDT. Pilot car controlled.

Highway 97 · Hart Highway

Schedule: Source dates: Aug 11, 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 24, 2026, 9:45 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Construction work at Highway 97, At Sweetwater Road. Starting Tue Sep 22 until Fri Oct 16. Watch for traffic control. Speed Limit restriction: 70 km/h. Last update: September 22nd, 2026 at 2:23pm MST. Speed reduction in effect: 50km/h, Monday to Friday from 7am-7pm. Speed reduced to 70km/h during inactive work hours.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 22, 2026 to Oct 17, 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 22, 2026, 2:23 p.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Road construction at Highway 97, 566m North of Crooked River Rest Area N Access and 5km Southeast of Carp Lake Fsr. Starting Mon Aug 24. All day, every day. Expect 10 minutes delay. Single lane alternating traffic. Detour in effect. Last update: August 24th, 2026 at 11:05am PDT.

Highway 97 · Hart Highway

Schedule: Source dates: Aug 24, 2026 to onward (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: Aug 24, 2026, 11:05 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Roadside brushing at Highway 97, In Quesnel and At Northstar Road Overpass. Starting Mon Sep 28 until Sun Nov 1. From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 29th, 2026 at 1:24pm PDT. BC Wildfire Service performing fuel management near roadway.

Highway 97 · Highway 97 N

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 28, 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, 1:24 p.m. PDT
ROAD_CONDITIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

ROAD_CONDITION

Limited visibility with fog between Crystal Waters Road (13 miles south of Coldstream) and Grandview Flats Road N (17 miles north of Vernon). Last update: October 5th, 2026 at 10:56am PDT. Next update: October 5th, 2026 at 4:00pm PDT.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 5, 2026 to onward (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 5, 2026, 10:56 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Construction work at Highway 97, 34km North of Quesnel and Olsen Rd intersection. Starting Mon Aug 17 until Sun Nov 15. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Last update: October 5th, 2026 at 9:59am PDT. Intersection improvements. Intermittent lane closures in both directions. Speed reduction in place. Watch for traffic control.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Aug 17, 2026 to Nov 16, 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: Oct 5, 2026, 9:59 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Road sweeping from Highway 97 to Highway 97A, In Spallumcheen. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Tue Oct 6. Last update: October 5th, 2026 at 9:16am PDT. Slow moving vehicles and equipment. Watch for shadow trucks, slow down and move over.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 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 5, 2026, 9:16 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Utility work at Highway 97, In Cache Creek and 270m Northwest of Parke Road. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Tue Oct 6. From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, Wednesday and Thursday. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 1st, 2026 at 4:12pm PDT. work on Northbound shoulder.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 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 1, 2026, 4:12 p.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Mowing from Highway 97, In Osoyoos to Highway 3, In Keremeos. Starting Thu Sep 17 until Thu Oct 15. From 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, every day. Last update: September 29th, 2026 at 11:42am PDT. Watch for crews and equipment working.

Highway 97 · 97th Street

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 17, 2026 to Oct 15, 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, 11:42 a.m. PDT

Data status

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Environment Canada

Weather along the corridor

Current
Alerts
0
Temperature
21°C
Wind
11 km/h
Gust
27 km/h

No active Environment Canada weather alert currently matches this corridor. Conditions can still vary locally.

Nearest weather location: Penticton · observed Oct 5, 2026, 2:00 p.m. PDT.
Today
Clearing this afternoon. Wind becoming south 30 km/h early this afternoon. High 22. UV index 3 or moderate.
Tonight
A few clouds. Wind south 30 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 9.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny in the afternoon. Wind becoming north 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 20. UV index 3 or moderate.
Tuesday night
Clear. Low 7.

Winter driving

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