Thousands of customers in Vancouver and West Vancouver are currently without power.
Metro Vancouverites are advised to avoid all unnecessary travel due to rapidly accumulating snowfall in the region.
Snowfall accumulations of five to 10 cm are expected across Metro Vancouver before the snow eases later this afternoon. Thousands of customers in Vancouver and West Vancouver are currently without power this morning and BC Hydro's crews are on site to make repairs. There are lane closures on bridges to support snow and ice operations. Provincial bridges and highways may also be closed on short notice to prioritize driver and passenger safety.
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