Rogue storm causes hail and flash flooding in Metro Vancouver (VIDEOS)

An early blast of winter weather has made its way to roads across the Metro Vancouver area, with poor weather and driving conditions causing commuter delays.

A number of photos have been shared on social media, revealing heavy hail and rainfall, as well as flash flooding in some areas.

The storm came on unexpectedly and suddenly — catching many people off guard. New Westminster appeared to be the hardest hit.

#BCHwy91 – Winter has landed on the roads around the #AlexFraser bridge, drive carefully and expect delays. #DeltaBC #RichmondBC #YVR pic.twitter.com/DWgvNeRcYv

— Drive BC (@DriveBC) November 30, 2018

Check out these roads before you venture outside. #newwest #bcstorm pic.twitter.com/WOcdOi4UUm

— NWPD Traffic 📱+🚘=❌ (@NWPDtraffic) November 30, 2018

Holy downpour #NewWest! Headlights on please! pic.twitter.com/DTAwiDZZ9w

— NWPD Traffic 📱+🚘=❌ (@NWPDtraffic) November 30, 2018

Crazy hail and flooding at 8th & Columbia pic.twitter.com/CGfy1NZ6W5

— Andrea Dyck (@Ald_AndreaD) November 30, 2018

A heavy downfall of hail in Burnaby (Jasper Liu)

@NEWS1130 crazy storm New West. pic.twitter.com/CLsYnJH3tS

— Ryan (@VWRyan) November 30, 2018

Good call @ECCCWeatherBC. It’s hailing in Burnaby. #bcstorm pic.twitter.com/oe22Dzkser

— Cindy Yu (@CindyYu_wx) November 30, 2018

One more from when I needed to cross the street 😂#bcstorm #bcstorm @NEWS1130 @weathernetwork @CBCVancouver #newwest pic.twitter.com/QXAlgpdDOk

— Kevin (@604kev) November 30, 2018

#bcstorm So uh that was intense@NEWS1130 @weathernetwork @CBCVancouver #newwest pic.twitter.com/3mf3yHlCGw

— Kevin (@604kev) November 30, 2018

Be safe out there, and be sure to reduce your speed and give extra time going to and from your destination.

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