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More Wintry Weather In B.C. With Snow Warnings In Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 12 Dec, 2016 09:43 AM

VANCOUVER — Residents in parts of southern British Columbia woke up to fresh snow this morning as a winter storm continues to sweep the region.

Snowfall warnings are in effect for the Fraser Valley , where up to 10 centimetres is expected.

Crews are plowing & salting priority 1 routes due to the snow & will continue operations as long as conditions persist. #BCStorm #SurreyBC
— City of Surrey (@CityofSurrey) December 12, 2016

The snow dump prompted multiple school closures in Langley, Surrey, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Tsawwassen.

Ten hours after it was issued, Environment Canada ended the Snowfall Warning for Metro Vancouver .

Our crews are hard at work in preparation for more snow tonight. #SurreyBC #BCStorm https://t.co/3p8AHfTUfJ pic.twitter.com/RLGtBbVWqu
— City of Surrey (@CityofSurrey) December 8, 2016

BC Hydro says it's working to restore power to nearly 3,000 customers in Surrey and White Rock after a tree fell on the wires.

But university students are still going to have to write their final exams — Simon Fraser University says all its campuses are open.

Major routes in pretty good shape this AM - side streets still challenging without winter tires. #Delta @weathernetwork #BCSnow pic.twitter.com/QztuhKPCtS
— Krissy Vann (@KrissyVann) December 12, 2016

Drivers are being urged to brace for a messy commute before the snow tapers off later this morning.

Interested in what came out of @TransLink's latest #PattulloBridge consultations? Check out their report. https://t.co/iX2SiIUxao
— City of Surrey (@CityofSurrey) December 12, 2016

Accident Scene In Parking Lot At Halifax Airport

Accident scene in parking lot at #Halifax Airport. #atlstorm Roads are slick pic.twitter.com/6KjMSmTgJk
— Nathan Coleman (@NateTWN) December 12, 2016

Shovelling can not only hurt your back, but can also be hard on your heart. Protect yourself with Do's and Don't's: https://t.co/CWfilQfLxd pic.twitter.com/YEZgOPYmlw
— The Weather Network (@weathernetwork) December 12, 2016

Wonder if the @SFU swim team is up for a repeat performance today?https://t.co/4v0sUxtt8p #BCstorm #BCsnow pic.twitter.com/uyXO74Cl4q
— The Weather Network (@weathernetwork) December 9, 2016

Crews are plowing & salting priority 1 routes due to the snow & will continue operations as long as conditions persist. #BCStorm #SurreyBC
— City of Surrey (@CityofSurrey) December 12, 2016

As of 8am at Willoughby area in #Langley @Global_TV @GlobalBC #bcstorm #bcsnow pic.twitter.com/s5nYydvrSU
— MJG (@Fl1pZ0nE) December 12, 2016

Classes and exams cancelled @VIUniversity #Nanaimo campus due to #BCSnow this AM. Check back for the evening. @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/x0DrbU0TwY
— Krissy Vann (@KrissyVann) December 12, 2016

Don't think my Palm is too impressed. #SunnyTsawwassen #bcsnow #bcstorm pic.twitter.com/m8vzTg8MjE
— Kelly Latremouille (@KLatremouille) December 12, 2016

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