Wind storm wreaks havoc in Metro Vancouver, sending trees crashing down into homes and cars

Power has been restored for more than 80 per cent of BC Hydro customers after Friday’s extreme wind storm, the utility says – but crews will be working into the night to repair the "extensive damage."

Power has been restored for more than 80 per cent of BC Hydro customers after Friday’s extreme wind storm, the utility says – but crews will be working into the night to repair the "extensive damage."

As many as 330,000 customers lost power at some point overnight Friday, as strong winds and heavy rains knocked down trees weakened by drought over the summer and fall.

As of 5:00 p.m. Saturday, BC Hydro said only 55,000 customers remained without power.

“This is definitely a significant storm for us,” spokesperson, Mora Scott told CTV News.

"It's basically all hands on deck right now so we have all available BC hydro crews and contractor crews working and they'll continue to work around the clock until everyone’s restored,” she said.

While the lights are back on for most, the storm left significant destruction in its wake.