After a warning was issued earlier today (December 19), Metro Vancouver awoke to an unprecedented event of catastrophic proportions that has prompted an unofficial declaration of a state of emergency which experts say could result in disastrous and irrevocable damages to the economy, infrastructure, and the very social fabric of the city.

Or as the rest of the country calls it: snow.

Approximately five to 15 centimetres are estimated to fall in the region (depending on elevation), which includes Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Surrey, Langley, Richmond, Delta, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Nunavut.

As fear and panic gripped the city, traffic along major routes slowed to a crawl and citizens began to behave in an irrational and often surprising manner.

As salt has not yet been adequately distributed across the city, residents took matters literally into their own hands.

As snow levels deepen, travel by car has become discouraged.

While Vancouver drivers have come under heavy criticism for lacking snow tires and having poor winter-driving abilities, residents defend themselves by arguing they have "seasonal parking resourcefulness".

However, due to major public transit delays, TransLink has advised commuters to also consider alternate modes of transportation.

Meanwhile, those attempting to travel by foot frequently found themselves in precarious situations due to unexpected terrain challenges.

As Vancouverites have a firm track record of being unable to handle two regular events—losing major hockey games and the first snowfall—impatience, frustration, and chronic irritability caused tempers to boil over, resulting in widespread violence, vandalism, hooliganism, and burlesquism to break out upon the streets of downtown Vancouver.

Consequently, the police department had no choice but to bring in significant reinforcements in a desperate bid to gain control over the unruly and extremely volatile masses.

This video compiles footage that bystanders captured of the conflict that took place between anti-snow activists and the authorities near the former main Canada Post office in downtown Vancouver. 

In response, outraged locals organized an impromptu protest by assembling at Robson Square for no apparent reason, thereby accomplishing nothing.

Meanwhile, other Vancouverites took the opportunity to unwind by engaging in relaxing recreational winter time activities such as playing with the snow.

Due to concerns raised by activists, snowmen have been banned from being created due to being sexist, racist, and potentially body shaming.

Unfortunately, due to bike lanes not being cleared, a freak accident has resulted in Christmas being called off this year.

However, discussions are underway for Mayor Gregor Robertson to fulfill seasonal duties for the city on his bicycle, accompanied by a select number of representatives from the annual Vancouver Naked Bike Ride.

As with numerous other occasions, Vancouverites have long been ridiculed for not knowing how to dress appropriately for the weather. However, the reason for this criticism remains unclear. 

In the interim, the majority of Vancouverites are opting to avoid congestion, difficulties, and life in general by simply staying put.

Meanwhile, the rest of the country continued to operate as normal.