UPDATE: Highway 31A between New Denver and Kaslo has opened up today, but DriveBC still warns of icy conditions.
UPDATE: Highway 31A between New Denver and Kaslo is still closed in both directions due to a high avalanche risk.
An avalanche control is planned with an estimated time of opening at 6 p.m.
Confidence level is high.
Next update at 5 p.m.
The highway from New Denver to Kaslo is closed in both directions because of a high avalanche hazard in the area, according to DriveBC.
Avalanche control is planned for Highway 31A with an estimated time of opening at 4 p.m. today.
The next update will be available at noon.