Road crews are peppering routes with salt & sand, in expectation for the first real blast of winter weather.
Road crews prepare for possible Winter blast across V.I. this weekend; Monday
The Transportation Ministry says maintenance crews proactively applied anti-icing brine and are closely monitoring conditions.
The ministry will be working closely with its contractors to ensure plows and tow trucks are deployed quickly during snowy conditions.
Drivers are urged to use caution and only drive if their vehicles are winter-ready.
Winter tires are required to travel on the Malahat.