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Snowfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver as snow starts to fall

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BC Noon Weather Forecast: Dec 19
ABOVE: Mark Madryga's weather forecast from the Noon News on Tuesday, Dec. 19 – Dec 19, 2017

A snowfall warning has now been issued for Metro Vancouver and the snow continues to fall Tuesday.

This snowfall warning includes Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Surrey, Langley, Richmond, Delta, West Vancouver and North Vancouver.

Amounts will vary in each area with about five centimetres of snow possible near sea level but 10 to 15 centimetres likely over higher elevations.

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Snow will taper to flurries this evening and end overnight as drier air spreads across the region.

At Vancouver Airport, the winter operations team is working to clear and maintain the runways, taxiways and aprons. There are some flight delays due to the winter weather, passengers are advised to check the website before travelling.

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Snow is now falling and sticking to the ground in many areas.

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