The forecasted snow hit Metro Vancouver Friday and as the flakes accumulated so did the delays.
With the snow continuing to fly throughout the day, drivers were being urged to be extra cautious while transit users were experiencing delays and long lineups, some flights out of YVR were delayed or cancelled. Many events scheduled for Friday were also cancelled.
Due to the weather, some programs have been cancelled at the City's recreational and cultural facilities today (Friday, Feb 23) and may extend to the weekend. More info: https://t.co/cNdndZ9W3H #Burnaby #BCstorm pic.twitter.com/YNTT8AuVUw
— City of Burnaby (@CityofBurnaby) February 23, 2018
Cancellation: Due to weather, tonight's performance of Metamorphosis Butoh has been cancelled. Please contact the Box Office for more information, ticket exchanges or refunds. #burnaby
— Shadbolt Centre (@ShadboltCentre) February 23, 2018
SFU cancelled all classes and exams at its campuses today because of the snow. It also opened up one of the gyms at its Burnaby campus as a warming centre.
SFU's Burnaby, Vancouver and Surrey campus classes and exams are cancelled for the remainder of today (Friday, Feb. 23). East gym is open as a warming station at the Burnaby campus. Please check @TransLink for bus service inquiries.
— Simon Fraser Univ. (@SFU) February 23, 2018
Vancouver police spokesman Const. Jason Doucette said officers were responding to a higher than normal volume of calls for collisions and advised drivers to make sure vehicles are equipped with proper tires before heading out on the road.
“Know your limitations,” he said.
Doucette added that anyone involved in a collision that cannot move their vehicle off the road should not stay in the vehicle, in case there is a subsequent crash when another vehicle comes along.
“Get yourself to a place of safety,” he said.
Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for the South Coast with between 10 and 20 centimetres expected.
“Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions,” the warning reads.
