Driving conditions like these are occurring throughout the region. Drivers are warned to beware on all area roads. (Nick Rohlman / The Gazette)

Driving conditions like these are occurring throughout the region. Drivers are warned to beware on all area roads. (Nick Rohlman / The Gazette)

Quesnel: compromised driving conditions – beware

Blowing snow, compact snow, slippery sections

Quesnel-area road condition update as of 2 p.m. Saturday.

WATCH FOR COMPACT SNOW, BLOWING SNOW, AND SLIPPERY SECTIONS ON ALL ROADS AND HIGHWAYS OF THE REGION.

NOTE: Highway 97. Travel advisory in effect between Finning Rd and Olson Rd for 29.4 km (1 km north of Quesnel to 24 km south of Hixon). Limited Visibility due to blowing snow. Travelers should expect rapidly changing conditions, consider delaying travel plans. All available crews and equipment active. Next update time Sat Feb 25 at 3:00 PM PST. Last updated Sat Feb 25 at 11:45 AM PST.

Provided by DriveBC. Please consult the DriuveBC website before embarking, and travel only if necessary. Reduce speed from normal posted limits, and drive according to compromised conditions.

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