Snowfall warning issued for parts of Metro Vancouver

Just when you thought it was all over — the snow is back. 

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall alert for parts of Metro Vancouver. 

The warning is in effect for the following areas:

• Metro Vancouver – northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
• Metro Vancouver – southeast including Surrey and Langley

“A frontal system is spreading snow to the Lower Mainland this afternoon. Local snowfall amounts near 5 cm can be expected by this evening over eastern Metro Vancouver as well as western and central Fraser Valley,” said Environment Canada.

“Snow is expected to taper off later this evening.”

Be sure to give extra time during your commute and drive to conditions.

See also

• Environment Canada calling for rain and wet snow over the next 24 hours