Highway 1, Coquihalla and Lions Gate Bridge partially reopen after weather-related accidents
Drive BC says to avoid all unnecessary travel as heavy snow falls in many parts of the province
Heavy snow on Sunday night in several regions of the province made for dangerous driving conditions and resulted in several closures.
Drive BC says Highway 1 between Chilliwack and Hope has been closed in both directions due to extreme winter conditions. The highway has since reopened west of Hope just before 2:00 a.m. Monday
Nearing blizzard conditions in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chilliwack?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chilliwack</a> the wind is driving the falling heavy snow. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bcstorm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bcstorm</a> <a href="https://t.co/1pMFBSsYiE">pic.twitter.com/1pMFBSsYiE</a>
—@ShaunGlHighway 5 closure
Drive BC also said the Coquihalla, Highway 5 between Hope and Merritt, had closed in both directions due to vehicle incidents. Northbound traffic on the highway reopened just before 2:00 a.m. Monday.
In Vancouver, police reopened one lane of the Lions Gate Bridge in each direction around 11:30 p.m. after shutting it for two hours. Drive BC had asked vehicles to yield to plows working to keep the bridge clear of snow.
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCHwy99?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BCHwy99</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LionsGateBridge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LionsGateBridge</a>, we are trying to plow and keep this clear, but vehicles are refusing to move over for the plows. Please work with us to get everybody home safely <a href="https://t.co/4DdbkJ3oMx">pic.twitter.com/4DdbkJ3oMx</a>
—@DriveBCHeavy snow falling in Vancouver on Sunday night resulted in delays and congestion according to Drive BC.
The City of Vancouver said it had deployed crews to try and keep roadways clear. Environment Canada said up to 10 centimetres of snow could fall in Metro Vancouver Sunday evening.
As the snow continues to fall, crews are out. Priorities include arterials, bus routes, bridges, emergency routes, school routes and priority bike lanes. For details on our winter response plan visit: <a href="https://t.co/4rmlMW2wfn">https://t.co/4rmlMW2wfn</a> <a href="https://t.co/s7ehmUYFyk">pic.twitter.com/s7ehmUYFyk</a>
—@CityofVancouverEarlier Sunday evening Environment Canada warned about hazardous weather conditions throughout the Fraser Valley due to a strong Arctic front.
Environment Canada has issued weather statements or warnings for much of the province due to harsh, cold weather or snow.
Hazardous weather conditions through Fraser Valley this evening and tonight as a strong Arctic front rapidly moves west. Near zero visibility in blowing snow, falling temperatures and flash freeze conditions on roadways. Check DriveBC for latest conditions. Send reports <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCstorm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BCstorm</a>.
—@ECCCWeatherBC