Snow and debris cover  the roadway  ( photo courtesy RCMP)

Stewart, B.C. – Highway 37 A is closed at George Copper, and there is no word on when it will  reopen. 

An avalanche  has  blocked the roadway with debris and snow.  There are no reports of  anyone being injured.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Billabong Road Maintenance and Private Enterprise are at the scene, assessing the site and removing the obstructions.

At this time it is unknown when the Highway will reopen.

DriveBC  is expected to issue an update at 4 this afternoon.