Much of B.C.’s south coast was under a snowfall warning on Boxing Day.
The areas covered by the Environment Canada warning included Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, much of Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast, Southern Gulf Islands, Whistler and Howe Sound.
The snow has led to treacherous road conditions around Metro Vancouver and TransLink has told transit riders to expect delays.
Environment Canada said a deep trough over the Pacific would approach the north coast of British Columbia Sunday night and progress southeast on Monday.
Ahead of the system, strong southerly winds would develop Monday.
Moisture associated with the system interacted with the cool air mass in place inland, resulting in moderate to heavy snowfall for inland sections of Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.
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Snow began Monday morning and continued throughout the day, eventually changing to rain over most regions.
Global BC meteorologist Yvonne Schalle said two to five centimeters were expected at YVR.
Ahead of the snow on Sunday, the City of Vancouver said crews would be working throughout the night with salters and plows to prepare, with the potential to add more staff and equipment if needed.
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Environment Canada said higher elevations in the Lower Mainland could receive up to 20 centimetres as the snow persists well into Monday night. Further inland, snow would begin later Monday morning or near noon, with 10 to 15 centimetres expected in the Fraser Valley, before changing to rain Monday night.
Over Howe Sound, precipitation was predicted to persist as snow through Monday night. Ten centimetres of snow is forecast for Monday and another 10 to 15 centimetres is forecast Monday night for a storm total of 20 to 25 centimetres.
Light snow near Squamish Monday morning was predicted to become heavier in the afternoon and persist into Monday night. Total snow accumulations up to 25 centimetres were expected near Squamish by Tuesday morning.
One B.C. Ferries sailing was cancelled Monday morning and evening sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay were also cancelled.
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