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Highway 1 through Fraser Valley is ‘treacherous,’ could face intermittent closures

Click to play video: 'Impact of first winter snowfall to hit B.C.’s South Coast'
Impact of first winter snowfall to hit B.C.’s South Coast
This winter's first blast of snow and sub-zero temperatures is causing all kinds of problems on the south coast. As Andrea Macpherson reports, the biggest impact so far was the Monday morning commute with drivers describing long, slow and slippery trips along Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley. Mark Madryga has the latest forecast.

BC officials are warning motorists of treacherous conditions on Highway 1 through Langley and the Fraser Valley.

Cpl. Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol said motorists should be aware that conditions may lead to intermittent shutdowns in both directions to keep drivers safe.

“The first reports came from the area between 216th and 264th, but the icy conditions could affect anywhere along Highway 1 from Whistler to Hope,” McLaughlin said.

“Drivers should not use Highway 1 unless necessary, they leave extra travel time, and their vehicles are fully prepared for winter conditions.”

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Motorists are encouraged to check DriveBC for the most up-to-date road conditions.

Click to play video: 'Snow batters Metro Vancouver over the weekend'
Snow batters Metro Vancouver over the weekend

With a low-pressure centre residing just southwest of Vancouver Island, bands of snow swept counterclockwise around the low and into the South Coast this weekend, Global BC meteorologist Mark Madryga said.

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Snow on Saturday, especially in the morning, was followed by several lines of snow Sunday night when the central Fraser Valley recorded 10 centimetres or more in a number of places.

Strong, cold Arctic winds will continue in the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound and through other coastal inlets on Monday and into Tuesday.

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