Another blast of winter as crews clean up Boxing Day snowfall

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VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Many people woke up this Boxing Day and noticed a fresh layer of snow on the ground as yet another system rolls across the South Coast.

The snowfall began falling over inland parts of Vancouver Island before moving to the Lower Mainland. It will then shift to the Fraser Valley as the next Pacific storm hits the region.

Environment Canada says across the Lower Mainland, snowfall amounts will be limited to two to four centimetres near the water before a quick change to rain, but higher elevations could see up to 20 centimetres as the snow persists throughout the night. In the Fraser Valley, roughly 10 to 15 centimetres will fall before changing to rain tonight, according to the agency.

The other area that will get hit hard is the Sea to Sky region. Environment Canada says snowfall amounts of up to 25 centimetres are expected near Squamish by tomorrow morning.

Many jurisdictions had crews out early to begin clearing, salting and sanding the roads, however, the side streets are not a priority.

Vancouver International Airport isn’t reporting any weather-related delays, however, you’re being told to check your flight status before heading to the airport.

As always the conditions mean highways, roads, sidewalks and parking lots may become tough to navigate and you’re being encouraged to slow down. NEWS 1130 will have you covered with updates in Traffic every 10 minutes on the ones.

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