DriveBC Mountain Pass Map & Road Conditions
Real-time highway pass advisories, summit elevations, mandatory winter tire & commercial chain laws, and direct official DriveBC webcam feeds for every major ski and snowmobile corridor in British Columbia.
BC Winter Driving & DriveBC Mountain Pass FAQ
When are winter tires and chains mandatory on BC mountain passes? ▼
Under British Columbia Ministry of Transportation regulations, passenger vehicles must use M+S or 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) winter tires with at least 3.5 mm tread depth from October 1 to April 30 on high-elevation passes including the Coquihalla (Hwy 5), Okanagan Connector (Hwy 97C), Rogers Pass (Hwy 1), and Kootenay Pass (Hwy 3), and through March 31 on the Sea-to-Sky Highway (Hwy 99). Commercial vehicles and heavy sled rigs must carry chains.
Which BC mountain pass has the highest elevation and most frequent avalanche control closures? ▼
Kootenay Pass (Highway 3) at 1,775m and the Okanagan Connector / Pennask Summit (Highway 97C) at 1,728m are the highest paved highway passes in British Columbia, while Rogers Pass (Highway 1) between Revelstoke and Golden experiences the most frequent planned artillery avalanche control closures.
Run a BC Tire Shop, Sled Trailer Dealership, Tow Service, or Highway Stop?
Feature your business along the Sea-to-Sky, Coquihalla, Okanagan, or Kootenay highway corridors on SledBrain and the BC Online Store directory.