A lot of snow is about to fall on Metro Vancouver and people are freaking out

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      The Weather Network shared an ominous warning this morning (February 4).

      “Vancouver could see a month’s worth of snow in a few hours,” reads a headline the network posted on social media.

      “Up to 20 cm of snow is on the way for Metro Vancouver, likely to cause widespread travel woes on Tuesday and Wednesday,” an accompanying message adds.

      Click through to the link and the bad news continues.

      Most Metro Vancouver streets might still be bare at the time of writing while other areas have no more than a light dusting of snow. But that’s about to change. Commuters, stay home. Or be prepared to struggle through “widespread significant accumulations”, the Weather Network cautions. “Travel disruptions expected.”

      Yesterday (February 3), the Straight reported that Environment Canada was predicting “sSignificant snow” for most regions of the Lower Mainland.

      “A favourable set up for widespread low elevation snow over the south coast is shaping up for Tuesday and Tuesday night,” reads a February 3 alert.  “A front will track down the BC coast beginning Tuesday morning and combine with a cool airmass to produce snow across the lowlands.”

      The skies were still mostly clear over Burnaby Mountain this morning but Simon Fraser University decided to cancel all classes in anticipation of what’s expected to come.

      "Buildings remain open on all campuses, but the libraries are closed and all classes, exams, university services and campus activities are cancelled for the day,” administrators wrote on the university’s website.

      Yesterday evening (February 3), TransLink announced it would activate its “snow plan”.

      “We are encouraging customers to build in extra travel time, dress for the elements, and use proper footwear to avoid slips and falls,” a media release reads. “Customer Information will have extra staff on hand, but customers should expect heavier volumes of calls and social media requests.”

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