Pine Pass
Highway 97 over the Rockies between Prince George and Chetwynd, the road to the Peace River country and the Alaska Highway. Summit 935 m, British Columbia.
Pine Pass
Elev 935 m
Hwy 97 over Pine Pass: slippery sections
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 11:21 a.m. PDT, within 50 km of the summit. The official word is DriveBC.
On Hwy 97 near the pass now 3
- Slippery sectionsboth directions
Slippery sections: Powder King Road (near Pine Pass Summit) and Old Hasler Road (39 km south of Chetwynd)
Since Sat, Oct 10, 6:29 a.m. PDT
Slippery sections between Powder King Road (near Pine Pass Summit) and Old Hasler Road (39 km south of Chetwynd).
DriveBC · BC · updated 8 min ago
- Lane closureboth directions
Paving operations: Mt Solitude to Powder King Rd
Since Mon, Aug 10, 2:50 p.m. PDT
Paving operations from Highway 97, Mt Solitude to Powder King Rd. Starting Mon Aug 17 until Thu Nov 12. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic.
DriveBC · BC · updated September 24, 2026
- Slippery sectionsboth directions
Slippery sections: Tudyah Lake Provincial Pk (2 km south of Mackenzie Junction) and Old Hasler Road (near Pine Pass Summit)
Since Sat, Oct 10, 6:29 a.m. PDT
Slippery sections between Tudyah Lake Provincial Pk (2 km south of Mackenzie Junction) and Old Hasler Road (near Pine Pass Summit).
DriveBC · BC · updated 8 min ago
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Questions
- Is Pine Pass open?
- No closure is reported on Hwy 97 at Pine Pass at the moment.
- What are the road conditions on Pine Pass?
- Slippery sections, as DriveBC reports it 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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