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I've done these drives at least a dozen or more times - mostly to Kelowna, once to Kamloops, twice to Calgary.
I would advise 100% to get dedicated winter tires. I drove to Kelowna once almost 10 years ago on brand new all-seasons not knowing any better and I was fine but would not do that again. The added confidence and grip when you need it is priceless.
If you do have winter tires however, you'll be perfectly fine on the Coq.
I had to take Princeton and HWY3 once to get to Kelowna due to two jackknifed semis on the Coq in the snow. Very pretty drive in the winter but still decently plowed and safe.
Just remember if it's in the low single digits or lower around the Great Bearshed, be very careful coming out on the other side - the bearshed can be dry inside but as soon as you come out and hit the outside pavement, it can be a very slippery transition. I've seen people nearly spin out there coming out of the bearshed - I don't apply gas or make sure I turn cruise off coming out of the bearshed.
Be careful around the long sweeping curves as well, you occasionally see abandoned cars in the embankments from spin outs or flips.
Apart from that, the road is well maintained in my opinion but expect sudden weather changes. Ive driven into Kelowna at 10AM looking like a summers day and driving back down at 4pm in a blizzard.
Drive safe.
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