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Metro Vancouver begins digging out of heavy snowfall

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B.C.’s South Coast is digging out of the snow following a blast of winter weather that hit the region on Friday.

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Snowplows are working clear roads after 20 centimetres of snow that fell across much of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley on Friday and Saturday morning.

They’ve been given a mostly clear day to get their work done before rain and possible wet snow start to fall in Metro Vancouver Saturday evening.

WATCH: Heavy snowfall hits B.C.’s South Coast

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt.

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Between 10 to 20 centimentres of snow is expected.

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Officials at Vancouver International Airport say the runways are looking good for Saturday and there have been minimal flight delays and cancellations.

However, passengers should give themselves a little extra time to make their flight.

Heavy snow fell across the region Friday, snarling traffic and closing schools, including classes at SFU and BCIT.

— With files from Amy Judd and Simon Little

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