Here’s where you can stay updated on winter weight allowances in the following western provinces for the 2021/22 winter season:
Alberta
The Road Ban List can be found here. Alberta sends out regular updates on road ban orders and seasonal weight changes. To sign up visit their website.
The date for winter weights for heavy haul is subject to frost depth readings of 75 centimetres or more.
Current information on road bans on local roads in Counties and Municipal Districts should be obtained through their individual offices.
Saskatchewan
Winter weight orders have not been released yet, however click here for further information.
The winter weight period that allows additional weight typically runs from November 16 (likely December in the south) through March 14. See the map on the page for road restrictions once winter weight orders are published.
Manitoba
The province has announced seasonal weight allowances for the 2021-22 winter season. Winter seasonal weight orders can be found on their website. Here you will also find zone maps and highway information.
British Columbia
BC has no winter weight orders/zones, though it does have to provide updates on seasonal load restrictions. This program identifies and imposes load restrictions on roads, or portions of roads that have been weakened by excess water in the road base.
Visit DriveBC for high elevation weather forecasts for selected mountain passes in BC, from Environment Canada.
And don’t forget to chain-up! BC’s annual winter tire and chain requirements are now in effect. For additional resources including winter hazard alerts, read our Bulletin article Reminder: Chain Requirements as of October 1st.
