Canada: Adverse winter weather conditions forecast over parts of western and central regions through Feb. 26

Adverse winter weather conditions is forecast across parts of western and central Canada through Feb. 26. As of late Feb. 25, Environment Canada has issued the following warnings:

• Red snowfall warnings: From South Peace River and near the Rockies over North Peace River in British Columbia eastwards through central Alberta and central Saskatchewan into southwestern Maniboa.

• Red winter storm warnings: Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt, Highway 3 from Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass and from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass, Trans-Canada Highway from Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass, Yoho Park, and Kootenay Park in British Columbia.

• Red wind warnings: Far southwestern Alberta.

• Red extreme cold warnings: Northern Alberta, northern Manitoba, and northern Saskatchewan.

• Grey blowing snow advisories: Okanagan Connector from Merritt to Kelowna.

Officials will likely issue new alerts or update/rescind existing advisories as weather conditions change over the coming hours. Hazardous driving conditions are likely across the affected area due to icy roads and reduced visibility caused by blowing snow.

The inclement weather will likely cause widespread ground and air transport disruptions across the affected area. Traffic and commercial trucking delays are probable along regional highways. Dangerous and challenging driving conditions are also likely on secondary and rural roads as maintenance crews prioritize clearing major routes. Authorities will likely close stretches of highways if driving conditions become too hazardous. The disruptive weather will likely cause delays and cancellations at airports in the affected region due to ground stops and deicing operations. Heavy, wet snow and strong winds could bring down power lines and trees with foliage.