Environment Canada has a snowfall and wind warning in effect for Metro Vancouver, including 91原创.
All schools in the 91原创 School District and the school board office are closed Wednesday, the district tweeted.
School Status Alert: All schools in the 91原创 School District are CLOSED to students and staff today. The School Board Office is also CLOSED to the public.
鈥� 91原创 Schools (@91原创Schools)
In addition, all Kwantlen Polytechnic University campuses, including 91原创 and Cloverdale, are closed today. Trinity Western University announced all classes are cancelled for Wednesday.
Weather Condition Alert: Today鈥檚 classes are cancelled at both the 91原创 and Richmond campuses. Updated: Jan. 15th, 2020 - 6:00 a.m.
鈥� Trinity Western University (@TrinityWestern)
About 10 to 15 centimetres of snow is expected Wednesday. Snow will be heavy at times, but ease off this morning.
About 30 km/h easterly winds are also expected 鈥� 60 near the Strait of Georgia.
Temperatures will reach a high of -1 C, but -13 C with wind chill.
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Travel conditions can deteriorate quickly, the weather agency said.
鈥淩apidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas,鈥� Environment Canada reports.
There is a travel advisory in effect for the Trans Canada Highway in the Lower Mainland, according to Drive BC.
Travel is not recommended between Lickman Road in Chilliwack and Whatcom Road in Abbotsford.
There is a travel advisory for in the . Travel is not recommended unless absolutely necessary between and due to limited visibility and slippery conditions.
鈥� Drive BC (@DriveBC)
Tonight, flurries are expected to change to rain showers. Wind will continue southeast 30 to 50 km/h, except 70 near the water.
With wind chill temperatures will reach -10 C this evening.
By morning temperatures will reach 5 C.
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