All public schools and post-secondary institutions are closed in the Lower Mainland Wednesday, after the region received up to 15 centimetres of snow overnight.
The snowfall, which was on and off throughout the day, is expected to return afternoon. The University of B.C. has halted all but 鈥渆ssential services鈥� for students.
In Metro Vancouver, TransLink said bus and SkyTrain service will be 鈥渟ignificantly impacted鈥� due to the snow.
Many routes are delayed and riders have taken to social media to note their bus or SkyTrain has not shown up. The transit agency is calling Wednesday an 鈥渆xtreme travel day,鈥� and asking those who can stay home to do so.
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Police across the region are asking people who don鈥檛 need to drive to stay off the roads.
鈥淒rivers are being advised to exercise caution today if you must be on the road. Ensure your vehicle has snow tires and drive for the conditions,鈥� Vancouver police tweeted.
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It's not a good day to be a bus driver in Vancouver...or a transit supervisor. Look at their teamwork though 馃鉁婐煆� Thanks for doing your best to get people to their destinations during
鈥� Lee Hyndman (@OnTheLeeSide)
In 15 years, this is only the second time has looked like this. coming down sideways and the road is covered.
鈥� Ryan Voutilainen (@RyanVoutilainen)
Stay home if you can unless you are properly equipped.
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