Sea To Sky Highway Driving Conditions
The Sea to Sky highway extends from sea level at Squamish to 2140 feet (653m) at Whistler Village. The temperate at sea level is almost always above freezing with temperatures dropping as you approach Whistler. This means that snow falling on the highway is often at temperatures hovering near freezing, which makes for snow that is very slippery and often has a layer of freezing rain associated with it. Winter driving conditions on the highway between Vancouver and Whistler are frequently treacherous by anyone’s standard! Winter Tires are the Law!
The RCMP frequently improperly equipped vehicles at Squamish during bad road conditions and turns them back to Vancouver. Depending on the day, this can also be accompanied by a ticket and fine. BC law states that anyone driving on mountain roads during winter driving conditions must have appropriate tires.
