Heavy snowfall Monday afternoon has left many roads slick and some areas in whiteout conditions.
Cyclist wins in the great Victory blizzard part 2 That cat couldn’t make it up the tiny hill. #yyjtraffic #yyjweather Don’t drive if you don’t have snow tires. pic.twitter.com/hQVihYdcrf
— Terry 🇨🇦 (@gabouryDesign) February 12, 2019
The Pat Bay Highway is particularly bad warns Central Saanich Police Service via Twitter.
They’re on Highway 17 just south of Island View Road with vehicles stuck in the snow and ice in both lanes. Traffic in the area is backed up and moving very slow.
A city bus is stuck outside of Centennial Square #yyjtraffic @VictoriaNews pic.twitter.com/JuYdBIPNe2
— Nicole Crescenzi (@NicoleCrescenzi) February 12, 2019
BC Transit advised passengers to expect delays and even route cancellations. In an update on Twitter, BC Transit noted it will be cancelling a number of routes this evening and will likely only be servicing main corridors that have been plowed.
5 p update BC Transit is advising customers that we will be cancelling routes over the next few hours due to the snow and road conditions. It is likely service will be reduced to main corridors that have been plowed only. pic.twitter.com/g6O9yHAji1
— BC Transit (@BCTransit) February 12, 2019
Several vehicles have been left on the side of the Trans-Canada Highway near Thetis Lake, as well as on other major routes throughout the West Shore.
Saanich Police and Sidney North Saanich RCMP warned drivers early to prepare, in light of the up to 25 cm of snow expected to fall across the region this evening and overnight.
Neighbours helping neighbours #yyjtraffic pic.twitter.com/DyS0vvfZtC
— Nicole Crescenzi (@NicoleCrescenzi) February 12, 2019
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“Many people aren’t familiar with snow driving, and over estimate their abilities (or their vehicles capabilities) and this could cause unnecessary calls for service,” RCMP Cpl. Chris Manseau told Black Press. “With the anticipated snowfall tonight, people need to remember that although right now they may be able to get to their destination, they may not be able to safely get back, and this too will cause more trouble than necessary.”
Tough going on Douglas! #yyjtraffic #yyj #yyjsnow pic.twitter.com/7U5ERFevrJ
— Kim Quick (@kimmyquick) February 12, 2019
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