REVELSTOKE ROAD CONDITIONS
Travel to Revelstoke requires driving through high mountain passes where highway conditions may change rapidly. Check DriveBC the days prior to your trip and periodically during your day of travel. Tires with a mountain and snowflake or M+S rating are required from October 1 to April 30.
Current Conditions
Always check DriveBC before heading out on the road to learn about the current conditions along your planned route, including webcams, highway closures, avalanche control, construction delays, or detours.
Renting A Vehicle
Most rental vehicles are equipped with M+S tires throughout the winter season, which meet the minimum winter tire requirement. While M+S tires are legally acceptable, tires with the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol provide the best traction in winter conditions. Discuss options with your vehicle rental provider.
WINTER TIRES
The highways surrounding Revelstoke require winter tires from October 1 - April 30.
The letters "M" and "S", are the minimum legal requirements (mud + snow/all-season tires)
The 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol (some manufacturers label it with both the mountain snowflake and the M+S symbol).
Travelling in an Avalanche Area
Avalanche season starts in November and goes into May in British Columbia. Planned avalanche control is done to limit the risk to travellers from unexpected avalanche flow reaching highways.
There are avalanche zones on routes going to Revelstoke. Always check DriveBC for planned avy control and highway closures.
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