The Weather Network is warning of an intense atmospheric river sweeping southern B.C., leading to treacherous highway conditions.

Meteorologist Nadine Powell said heavy rain began on Sunday morning, then took a break, but is expected to intensify on Monday and Tuesday.

“Rounds of heavy rain and snowfall will be amplified by an atmospheric river tapping into moisture from Southeast Asia,” Powell said. “River levels will definitely be on the rise, but there is some carrying capacity. The bigger hazard will be due to snowfall with travel.”

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The Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) from Hope to Kamloops is expected to receive up to 50 centimetres of snow in higher parts by Tuesday.

The Allison Pass in Manning Park between Hope and Prince

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