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.

Official transportation source
Road status unknownUpdates may be delayed

10 currently effective reports; 4 upcoming; 10 with unconfirmed timing. The route-wide status uses currently effective records only.

Records were retrieved at Oct 10, 2026, 12:54 a.m. PDT. Schedule status updates locally while this page remains open.

Active reports
10
Upcoming reports
4
Timing unconfirmed
10
Completed / ended schedules
0
Cancelled reports
0

Upcoming reports

4
CONSTRUCTIONMINORUpcoming

CONSTRUCTION

Construction work from Highway 97, In Prince George and At Shady Lane to In Prince George and 14m West of Houghtaling Road. Starting Thu Oct 22 until Thu Oct 22. Right lane closed. Last update: October 9th, 2026 at 2:41pm PDT.

Highway 97 · Hart Highway

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 22, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 9, 2026, 2:41 p.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORUpcoming

CONSTRUCTION

Shoulder maintenance from Highway 97, At Church Road to At Trudeau Road. Starting Wed Oct 14 until Wed Oct 14. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 5th, 2026 at 4:12pm PDT. Northbound Passing Lane closed.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 14, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 5, 2026, 4:12 p.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORUpcoming

CONSTRUCTION

Utility work from Highway 97, In Prince George and Northwood Pulp Road to In Prince George and Hoferkamp Road. Starting Tue Oct 13 until Wed Oct 14. From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, Tuesday and Wednesday. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 9th, 2026 at 1:55pm PDT.

Highway 97 · Hart Highway

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 9, 2026, 1:55 p.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORUpcoming

CONSTRUCTION

Paving operations at Highway 97, 5km Northwest of Dawson Creek. Starting Tue Oct 13 until Wed Oct 14. All day, Tuesday and Wednesday. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 6th, 2026 at 9:52am MST. Slow down and follow direction of traffic control.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 6, 2026, 9:52 a.m. PDT

Timing unconfirmed

10
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

Construction work from Highway 97, Callan Rd to N Beach Rd. Starting Tue Sep 8. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, Tuesday to Saturday. Speed Limit restriction: 70 km/h all day, every day. Last update: October 9th, 2026 at 2:18pm 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 9, 2026, 2:18 p.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

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
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Road maintenance from Highway 97, In Kelowna to In West Kelowna and Glenrosa. Starting Fri Oct 9 until Sat Oct 10. Last update: October 9th, 2026 at 6:30pm PDT. Slow Down , Move Over.

Highway 97 · Harvey Avenue

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 10, 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 9, 2026, 6:30 p.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

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
2
Temperature
11°C
Wind
23 km/h
Gust
44 km/h
YELLOW WARNING - SNOWFALL
warning · yellow alert level · expires Oct 10, 2026, 7:00 a.m. PDT
YELLOW WARNING - SNOWFALL
warning · yellow alert level · expires Oct 10, 2026, 1:03 p.m. PDT
Nearest weather location: Penticton · observed Oct 10, 2026, 1:00 a.m. PDT.
Tonight
Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Snow level 1700 metres lowering to 1300 metres after midnight. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low 9.
Saturday
Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers in the morning. A few showers near Osoyoos in the afternoon. Snow level 1300 metres. Wind becoming north 30 km/h gusting to 50 late in the morning. High 13. UV index 2 or low.
Saturday night
Mainly cloudy. Clearing after midnight. A few showers near Osoyoos early in the evening. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light late in the evening. Low 6.
Sunday
Sunny. High 13.

Winter driving

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