Most people on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast managed to avoid a power outage throughout the snow event so far.
Schools didĀ open for School District 46, 68 and 69 and theĀ buses were running.
The VIU campus in Nanaimo was open this morning (Fri) but closed early.
In Nanaimo, crews are out trying to collect the garbage but, as a result of the snow, it’s slow going and may not happen in some locations today.
The City of Nanaimo is asking residents to remember to remove snow and ice from sidewalks bordering their properties within 24 hours following the ending of a snow event.
Failure to clear sidewalks couldĀ result in a 75 dollarĀ fine.
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This snowfall system hit Vancouver Island from the south end and then moved up Island.
Environment Canada’s Armel Castellan says 5 or 6 centimeters fell in Victoria…
Castellan says temperatures are expected to stick around the zero mark for the balance of the day, so higher elevations will continue to get snow while those closer to the water will get rain.
The snowfall warning is still in effect, mainly due to the snowfall in the higher elevations.
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Emcon is out on the roads in the Nanaimo and Parksville regions.
Oliver Watson says, for the most part, the right lane is clear but there is some slush in the passing lanes….
He says when encountering a snow plow motorists should stay back…
Watson says on occasion, when it’s safe to do so, the snow plow will pull over and let carsĀ pass.
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Mounties are offering up some advice for drivers on the Sunshine Coast.
Mohr says even if you’re not travelling far, you should be prepared and to bring some extra warm cloth with you.
RCMP Constable Harrison Mohr explains…
Mohr says even if you’re not travelling far, you should be prepared and to bring some extra warm cloth with you.
He says when it snows, it’s usually the Gibsons and Langdale area that have the toughest road conditions and same with the area around Trout Lake area.
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A new record was set yesterday (Thurs) for power use in BC.
Karla Louwers with BC Hydro explains….
She says about 50 per cent of the average power bill is for heating purposes, so for those homeowners who want to save money on their bills the best advice she can give is, turn down the thermostats and wear a sweater.
In the meantime, residents of Mayne and Pender Islands are being asked to turn down their heat and unplug any electronics that are not in use.
