turbanator Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I think we got about at least 3-4 inches. Its still coming down beautifully too. But they are the smallest flakes possible. I wonder if its enough to shutdown campus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i am a beast Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 damn what a mess out there.. might not make it to school until my 2nd class starts lol :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris19 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) Well it took me 1.5 hrs to make it to work this morning while it usually take me 25 min. Very slow commute. Edited November 25, 2010 by Chris19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 The lights are always on in there, even during the semester breaks. Geez and SFU's supposed to be the environmentally friendly school It came down pretty good at night. I don't think I'm gonna go to school. Knowing SFU they'll shut down mid day and everyone will be stuck up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrows_Breath Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Wow snowing like crazy in port coq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks.brad Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 snow in bby! yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*vInTaGe* Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 yay lots of snow coming down here in Abby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 SkyTrain problems on the Canada Line, commuter chaos - just your average Metro Vancouver snowfall. It should all melt by Friday as the temperature is forecast to rise to 8 degrees. The heavy snowfall forecasted to hit Metro Vancouver is wreaking havoc with commuters this morning, with the Canada Line being the hardest hit among local transit systems. The snowfall warning issued on Wednesday for Metro Vancouver continues to be in effect, with snow already accumulating on city streets as early as 4:48 a.m. This is the second time in less than a week that Metro Vancouver is facing a snowfall warning as the region's brush with winter continues. Canada Line is not operating at all between Marine Drive Station and Bridgeport, due to the ice and snow buildup on the bridge over the Fraser, according to a TransLink release. A bus bridge has been set up to get people across the Fraser River. All public schools in Metro Vancouver are open today, however, a number of private schools throughout Metro Vancouver are closed due to the overnight snowfall. Meanwhile one person has been killed in a crash on eastbound Highway One near Annis Road in Chilliwack this morning. Police are asking drivers to find an alternate route around the accident. Environment Canada data shows snow has been falling in Vancouver since 2 a.m., and the weather agency is warning the public to continue to be aware of the wintry conditions for the rest of the day. Temperature, however, has bounced back - the low overnight into Thursday morning only reached -3 C. TransLink is reporting several problems within the local transit systems as of 6 a.m. The #20 bus for Coast Mountain Bus Co., officials say, is only going as far as the 54th Avenue Loop. Shuttle buses are being used to connect passengers between that point and Harrison Loop, since the hill on the route is currently too dangerous for travel for an articulated bus. HandyDART operation has also been called off throughout Metro Vancouver except for "dialysis, cancer and other life-sustaining appointments and work," officials say. So far, no issues are being reported for services in the SFU area. There are some reports of school closures throughout the metro area, but all public schools will be open for Thursday. Officials are asking commuters to bundle up and be prepared for the snow, making the necessary adjustments. Some stations may also be more crowded than usual, officials said. It began snowing lightly in downtown Vancouver early Wednesday and Environment Canada said areas of Metro Vancouver can expect up to 15 centimetres of snow from Wednesday night to this afternoon. The precipitation is expected to turn into rain in the afternoon in the city and by evening further inland. "Light snow flurries will continue over much of the south coast today as a weak pacific front is draped over the area," said a snowfall warning issued Wednesday morning. "However, a second more moisture-laden system will make its down from north B.C coast tonight and cause snowfall rates to increase overnight over the south coast. The snow will change to rain in the afternoon over most regions as the frontal system draws in milder marine air from the Pacific." Temperatures hit a frosty -6 C Wednesday morning. Meteorologist Mark Madryga said no record minimums were set in B.C. on Tuesday. Vancouver's temperature was -9.5 C Tuesday morning, falling short of the record low -12.9, also set in 1985, making Tuesday the second coldest Nov. 23 low on record. But Madryga noted that Tuesday's maximum high temperature reached only -3.2 C, which eclipsed the all-time coldest maximum for Nov. 23 in Vancouver, which was -1.9 C set in 1985. The federal weather agency noted that Thursday's major snowfall will mark the transition to milder, wetter weather conditions, likely causing major transportation challenges. Winds in the upper atmosphere that have been driving cold Arctic air southward across the province will begin shifting to the west tomorrow, the statement said. Then, milder, wetter Pacific air will slide overtop the cold, dense Arctic air near the ground, causing the snowfall. The hardest hit will be the inland sections of Vancouver Island, the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound and Whistler. There is also a slight risk of freezing rain in these same regions, which can lead to treacherous road conditions. Metro Vancouver's weather is expected to warm up by the end of the week. On Thursday after the initial snowfall, temperatures are expected to rise in the afternoon and the precipitation will turn to rain in the evening. Madryga predicted a high of 8 C for Friday. http://www.vancouversun.com/Metro+Vancouver+with+snowfall+warning+SkyTrain+troubles/3868574/story.html#ixzz16JtGgpj1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitronuts Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) ^ Someone cheaped out on running enough overnight trains on the bridge to prevent snow and ice from accummulating...this has never happened before on the [real] SkyTrain. Today's weather is nothing compared to what the [real] SkyTrain has been able to deal with in the past. It's completely unacceptable. Edited November 25, 2010 by nitronuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyHermit Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 6cm in my area of Richmond and coming down rather rapidly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luongoisdaman Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 ^ Someone cheaped out on running enough overnight trains on the bridge to prevent snow and ice from accummulating...this has never happened before on the [real] SkyTrain. Today's weather is nothing compared to what the [real] SkyTrain has been able to deal with in the past. It's completely unacceptable. Well, I just came back from spending 1 hour to get from Brighouse to Bridgeport. Then I decided to call it a day and take the 407 back home. My class was at 10:30, and by the time I got to Bridgeport, it was 9:40, though I started the trip at 8:30. Great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lateralus Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 ^ Someone cheaped out on running enough overnight trains on the bridge to prevent snow and ice from accummulating...this has never happened before on the [real] SkyTrain. Today's weather is nothing compared to what the [real] SkyTrain has been able to deal with in the past. It's completely unacceptable. Not even that couldn't they just sent someone out there to clear the ice and snow? Also what about heaters? You could easily have a heater attached to the rails keeping it warm (just above 0º). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJokinen! Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 2 hours to get downtown today. Stupid snow. I thought once I made it to Bridgeport I was home free. Guess again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahma Bull Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) I remember that. Actually the power outage was due to a construction crew hitting a main power line and had nothing to do with the snow IIRC. That was glorious! Um, I'm near the stop for the 25 at Main/king edward. Is it worth it to go to UBC today or is transit a nightmare? also, weathernetwork has slightly changed their predictions from yesterday for vancouver. They said it would warm up, but now they're saying it's only going to warm up to be about 1 for thursday evening which could mean that it stays snow for tonight. Edited November 25, 2010 by The Brahma Bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common sense Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) Canada Line service is back between Marine and Bridgeport. Src: twitter. Edited November 25, 2010 by blue.dragon258 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrows_Breath Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Wow like 5-10 cm of snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahma Bull Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) Canada Line service is back between Marine and Bridgeport. Src: twitter. i'm gonna cite twitter on my next paper. Edited November 25, 2010 by The Brahma Bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trek Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 quite a bit of snow came down overnight lol... lucky I don't have to go to work today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_time_hockey Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 It was funny watching people along SW Marine today. Nose to tail doing 40. Why dont people get it that they have to leave more following distance. We could all be doing 70 if people just left proper gaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru_Knyte Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Snow plows haven't made it to where I live, couldn't even go to the gym today >.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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