Snowfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver as drivers face messy morning commute
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Drivers in Metro Vancouver are facing a challenging morning commute during the region’s latest snowstorm, which has prompted several weather warnings on B.C.'s South Coast.
Drivers in Metro Vancouver were faced with a challenging morning commute Tuesday during the region’s latest snowstorm.
The snow began accumulating around 4 a.m., turning roads into a slushy mess.
Environment Canada issued a number of weather alerts, warning drivers to plan ahead.
“Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow,” wrote the weather agency in a bulletin.
Environment Canada initially issued a special weather statement for Metro Vancouver, but hours later upgraded it to a full snowfall warning.
“An area of low pressure will continue to move across the South Coast today. Further snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm can be expected before the snow eases this afternoon,” the agency wrote.
Warnings were also put in place for the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island, and the Southern Gulf Islands.
