Whitewater Ski Resort
BC·November 1–8, 2026
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Road Conditions
Crowsnest / Kootenay (Hwy 3)
Highway 3
CONSTRUCTION (Highway 3 · BOTH): Road maintenance from Highway 3, Second Avalanche Gate. Starting Wed Dec 10. Open to traffic. Watch for traffic control. Speed Limit restriction: 30 km/h in Manning Park 42km east of Hwy 5 junction. Last update: September 1st, 2026 at 11:02am PDT. One lane open in each direction. | CONSTRUCTION (Highway 3 · W): Utility work from Highway 3, At Allison Pass Summit to At Cayuse Flats Park Access. Starting Mon Oct 12 until Fri Nov 6. From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, every day. Right lane closed. Watch for traffic control. Speed Limit restriction: 60 km/h. Last update: October 19th, 2026 at 9:16am PDT. | CONSTRUCTION (Highway 3 · E): Bridge maintenance from Highway 3, In Hope and Exit 177 to First Avalanche Gate. Starting 8:00 PM PDT on Wednesday October 21, 2026 until 11:45 PM MST on Friday November 13, 2026. From 8:00 AM to 11:45 PM PDT, every day. Right lane closed. Centre lane closed. Expect delays. Last update: October 21st, 2026 at 10:15am PDT. Eastbound right lane and center lane are closed between Exit 171 and before the Highway 3 and Highway 5 junction. Follow posted construction sign.
Notices may cover scheduled work or only part of this highway. Confirm location, direction and timing on DriveBC before travel.
Latest report updated 34 min ago · via DRIVEBC
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Route Options
Pre-researched routes from major origin cities. Drive times are airport → resort.
Alternate. 4.5 hours via mountain highways.
Ground Transport
Long drive. AWD recommended.
Most practical US airport. 4 hours. Cross US-Canada border. Whitewater is 19km from Nelson on steep/narrow mountain road.
Ground Transport
No shuttle. Access road steep and narrow. Parking free. AWD essential. Winter tires required.
Cached one-way fares · 2026-11-04 · not a trip total. Check round-trip prices in the planner above.