Kootenay Pass
Highway 3 between Salmo and Creston, the highest year-round highway pass in Canada. Closed for avalanche control after heavy snow. Summit 1,774 m, British Columbia.
Kootenay Pass
Elev 1,774 m
Hwy 3 over Kootenay Pass: no closures or winter conditions reported
Winter tires (the mountain snowflake or M+S symbol, 3.5 mm of tread) or chains are required by law on this highway from October 1 to April 30.
As of 12:10 p.m. PDT, within 30 km of the summit. The official word is DriveBC.
On Hwy 3 near the pass now 2
- Lane closureboth directions
Paving operations: Summit Creek Bridge to Kootenay Pass
Since Wed, Aug 12, 10:33 a.m. MST
Paving operations from Highway 3, Summit Creek Bridge to Kootenay Pass. Starting Mon Aug 10 until Mon Oct 26. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. No paving on long weekend from Oct 09 at 12PM to Tues. Oct. 11th at 6am. There will still be milled surfaces, uneven pavement and temporary lane lines.
DriveBC · BC · updated 2 days ago
- Lane closureboth directions
Paving operations
Since Wed, Aug 5, 4:33 p.m. MST
Paving operations. Starting Mon Aug 17 until Sat Oct 24. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect minor delays. Watch for traffic control. No work during long weekends. Emergency vehicles will be accommodated through work sites.
DriveBC · BC · updated August 5, 2026
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Questions
- Is Kootenay Pass open?
- No closure is reported on Hwy 3 at Kootenay Pass at the moment.
- What are the road conditions on Kootenay Pass?
- No winter conditions are reported right now. Winter tires (the mountain snowflake or M+S symbol, 3.5 mm of tread) or chains are required by law on this highway from October 1 to April 30.
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