Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Here are school closures so far for Wednesday, Feb. 13, due to snow and poor driving conditions Universities and Colleges: University of the Fraser Valley campuses are closed this morning and classes cancelled. UFV plans to open today at 1:00 pm. Update at 10:30 to confirm. Camosun College Vancouver Island University (Nanaimo, Cowichan, and Powell River campuses) Public School Districts (all public schools closed): Greater Victoria Saanich Mission Abbotsford Chilliwack Fraser Cascades Cowichan Valley Powell River Nanaimo-Ladysmith Sooke Gulf Islands Surrey Surrey Muslim School Regent Christian Academy (delayed start) Richmond BC Muslim School Agassiz Seabird Island Community School Burnaby St. Michael’s Elementary School Our Lady of Mercy Coquitlam Our Lady of Fatima Abbotsford Abbotsford School District Closed Abbotsford Christian School (all campuses) St. James Elementary St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary School Mennonite Educational Institute Cornerstone Christian School Langley The King’s School Maple Ridge James Cameron School Mission École Des Rives This list will be updated as more school closures get called in. Advertisement<doc-sep>Snow Day: Which Metro Vancouver schools are open and closed Feb. 12 Here's a handy list of the schools around Metro Vancouver that have reported closures on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. Article content Click here to see the latest list of school closures for Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. FEBRUARY, 12, 2019 – While snow days don’t happen often in Metro Vancouver, it’s still a challenge for parents who need to make last-minute child care arrangements – but a pleasant surprise for kids hoping to fit in a day of snow fun. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or Snow Day: Which Metro Vancouver schools are open and closed Feb. 12 Back to video Here’s a handy list of the schools around Metro Vancouver that have reported closures on Feb. 12, 2019. Closures will be posted as they are announced. Districts are organized alphabetically. Abbotsford (SD34) More information: www.abbyschools.ca • All schools in the district will be CLOSED today.<doc-sep>Click to jump to information on school closures Winter on the South Coast is usually all about the rain. Today, it's about snow. School closures and ferry cancellations are in effect Monday as much of the region is under another snowfall warning, the second such warning in as many days. Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound, Whistler, the Sunshine Coast, the Fraser Valley and most of Vancouver Island are under the weather advisory. Environment Canada has 10 to 15 centimetres of fresh powder in the forecast, beginning in the afternoon and continuing into Tuesday morning. Around noon, BC Ferries announced several evening sailing cancellations for routes from Vancouver to Vancouver Island due to heavy snowfall warnings, including: Tsawwassen-Duke Point Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen ​BC Ferries — Service Notices A person walks a dog as heavy snow falls in Vancouver, on Feb. 10. Environment Canada has issued another snowfall warning for Metro Vancouver and much of the South Coast, with 10 to 15 centimetres expected in the region. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press) TransLink spokesperson Chris Bryan said accordion buses were taken off the roads Monday and replaced with regular buses, which means better traction but less capacity — so more crowding and delays on busy routes. Just before 6 p.m., TransLink said in a statement the Millennium and Expo Lines are operating with less frequency than normal, because every train that runs must be staffed due to track alarms caused by snow falling on the guideway. The Canada Line and the Seabus are operating regularly. School's out for winter Classes at the University of British Columbia after 6 p.m. are cancelled, and the university said non-essential services are curtailed. Classes at BCIT were cancelled as of 4:30 p.m., and all campus buildings and services were closed. Classes at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby and Surrey campuses after 5:30 p.m. were cancelled, though buildings will remain open. SFU's Vancouver campuses remains open. Canada Post has issued a "yellow alert" for the Greater Vancouver Area, Vancouver Island and the South Coast. "We are going to do our best to deliver, but there may be delays," it said in a statement. @TransLink line at lougheed for train... @CBCNews @GlobalBC @CTVVancouver pic.twitter.com/EcBtDJAxfp —@JakeSorensen7 Monday morning commute nightmares Earlier on Monday morning commuters ran into bedlam due to the snow left over from Sunday. Freezing temperatures overnight held the weekend's drifts in place and left many roads packed with a slick, compact layer of snow. I try not to take the #Skytrain between 8-10am but sometimes it’s unavoidable. Whenever there’s any sort of problem, like today, it’s insane. What’s the solution? I try not to drive but it’s becoming increasingly hard to avoid doing so (yes, I walk/bike when I can). #Vancouver pic.twitter.com/JUFUEs2O8d —@Kevin_Eastwood Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain system was running slower than usual as ice and snow triggered intrusion alarms on the tracks. Many trains along the Expo and Millennium Lines were being driven manually during the morning rush hour. Crowds built up quickly at several major SkyTrain stations, including the freshly expanded Commercial-Broadway hub. The following school districts are closed Monday: Comox Valley (SD71) Cowichan Valley (SD79) Greater Victoria (SD61) Gulf Islands (SD64) Langley (SD35) Mission (SD75) Nanaimo Ladysmith (SD68) Saanich (SD63) Sooke (SD62) Sunshine Coast (SD46) Surrey (SD36) Snow blankets South Vancouver overnight Sunday. The South Coast is in for another punch of snow on Monday. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC) The following universities and colleges are also closed: Kwantlen Polytechnic University University of the Fraser Valley University of Victoria Vancouver Island University (except Powell River campus) North Island College (Comox Valley campus closed) Some private schools in the following cities are closed, though all public schools are open. Check your school's website for confirmation: Abbotsford Burnaby Coquitlam Delta Pitt Meadows Port Coquitlam Vancouver<doc-sep>Share this Story: B.C. Storm: Snowfall in Metro Vancouver prompts school closures, record-breaking power use, transit delays B.C. Storm: Snowfall in Metro Vancouver prompts school closures, record-breaking power use, transit delays A snowfall warning remains in effect for much of the B.C. south coast region on Tuesday, prompting a second day of snow closures for some. Photo by NICK PROCAYLO / PNG Article content Feb. 12, 2019 – A snowfall warning remains in effect for much of the B.C. south coast region on Tuesday, prompting a second day of snow closures. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or B.C. Storm: Snowfall in Metro Vancouver prompts school closures, record-breaking power use, transit delays Back to video Snowfall warning continued Environment Canada issued its third snowfall warning in as many days, warning of an additional 10 centimetres of snowfall in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and the North Shore. “This second disturbance off southwest Vancouver Island is spreading snow to virtually the entire South Coast this morning,” read the warning. “Further accumulations of 5 to 10 centimetres can be expected in most areas. The snowfall will gradually taper off this afternoon into the early evening as low centre weakens.” Temperatures are expected to warm up on Wednesday but it may not be enough to rid the region of what’s collected from the last three days of snow. The snow is adding up! Here are the numbers as of 7am on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Stay tuned for updates as the flurries continue to fly! #BCstorm pic.twitter.com/otpLMl7D14 — ECCC Weather British Columbia (@ECCCWeatherBC) February 12, 2019 Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content B.C. Hydro reports record-breaking power use on Monday evening Monday evening’s snowfall also prompted the highest peak power use for a February on record, according to B.C. Hydro. It is the second time in two days a previous February record has been broken. Demand for electricity reached 9,848 megawatts on Sunday evening and 10,050 megawatts on Monday evening, breaking the previous February record of 9,795 megawatts which was set on Feb. 8, 2017. Monday’s record is a 22 per cent jump over the same day two weeks ago and just shy of the all-time record of 10,194, set on Jan. 3, 2017. Snowfall warnings are expected to continue across the southern coast of #BC this week. Make sure you're prepared in the event of a power outage: https://t.co/KahgV0ZW72 pic.twitter.com/IpB3s4WdPs — BC Hydro (@bchydro) February 12, 2019 Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content SkyTrains to be individually staffed to monitor for track issues Following a Monday of packed SkyTrain platforms and longer than usual bus waits, TransLink is asking riders to allow for extra travel time on Tuesday morning. “We have added additional staff throughout the transit system to assist with customers and operations, and have salted and sanded transit exchanges,” read a TransLink service update issued around 6:20 a.m. Expo and Millennium Lines are running with less frequency than normal as of Tuesday night. All trains are being staffed as the track intrusion alarm systems have been turned off. The Canada line is operating normally. Trolley routes in Vancouver are struggling in the heavy snow, specifically 009, 003, 008, 020 and 010. Various other routes are also impacted due to weather. Morning bus service is operating with “slight modifications” and riders are asked to check TransLink’s site for specific route detours. A number of articulated buses have been replaced with 40-foot buses to allow for better traction; this will, however, lead to increased crowding in some areas. #SkyTrain Expo and Millennium Lines are running regularly but with a reduced frequency due to the need to have staff on each train to watch for weather-related problems on the tracks. Please be prepared for longer waits and more crowded trains and platforms. ^CK — TransLink BC (@TransLink) February 12, 2019 Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content SkyTrain staff using hockey sticks to clear snow & sludge off the side of the train. How Canadian! 🇨🇦 #meanwhileincanada pic.twitter.com/WKRK4xWyeL — JJ Fletcher (@JMFletch9) February 12, 2019 Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content In a 10:40 a.m. update, TransLink said the Expo and Millennium Lines are running at a higher than normal capacity though “extreme cold and ice building is causing issues with SkyTrain’s track intrusion system.” “To ensure safety, and reduce delays and unnecessary emergency braking of trains, we’ve turned off the intrusion system and are redeploying SkyTrain attendants from station platforms to staff all trains.” HandyDart service is only operating for essential services such as renal and cancer patients, while SeaBus and the West Coast Express is operating normally. Thanks to all the @TransLink front-line staff for working hard overnight to keep the trains & buses running smoothly this am and for keeping us informed. No crowds at Comm-Broadway #SkyTrain platform at 7:15am #safetravels pic.twitter.com/eiaA8JRtni — JJ Fletcher (@JMFletch9) February 12, 2019 Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Photo by NICK PROCAYLO / PNG Drivers told to be wary of Highway 1 conditions Anyone daring to drive Highway 1 – let alone get behind the wheel of a vehicle today – will need to be extra cautious. Conditions along Highway 1 are poor, with low visibility due to high winds and slippery conditions. Those who managed to make it down the span reported seeing a number of cars sidelined or spun-out on the highway. Way to go @LangleyTownship and @City_Abbotsford for leaving east bound Hwy1 with a sheet of ice with vehilces in the ditch. I’m guessing the tax payers don’t enough to keep the hwy safe?! Where are the salt trucks? This is ridiculous...where is the money goig to? — John V (@johnabvieira) February 12, 2019<doc-sep>
Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Here are school closures for Tuesday, Feb. 12, due to snow and poor driving conditions: Universities and Colleges: UBC Point Grey. The campus is not closed but all day and evening classes are cancelled. Vancouver Island University campuses and facilities, except Powell River, are closed again for the day Langara College British Columbia Institute of Technology Vancouver Premier College University of the Fraser Valley (all campuses) Simon Fraser University Douglas College (all campuses) Kwantlen (all campuses) Vancouver Community College Capilano University North Island College Trinity Western University – classes cancelled at both Langley and Richmond campuses for the day. University of Victoria Canadian College of English Language Emily Carr Camosun College Public school districts (all public schools closed): Abbotsford Surrey Mission Chilliwack Greater Victoria School District Nanaimo Ladysmith School District Cowichan Valley School District Sooke School District Campbell River School District Coquitlam Langley New Westminster Richmond Vancouver Burnaby West Vancouver North Vancouver Delta Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows WATCH: Another blast of winter hits B.C.’s South Coast 1:30 Another blast of winter hits B.C.’s South Coast Another blast of winter hits B.C.’s South Coast – Feb 12, 2019 Abbotsford: St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary St. James School Abbotsford Christian School (3 campuses) Mission: Khalsa School Langley: Khalsa School Aldergrove Langley Christian School The King’s School Murrayville Academy and Centre Global Montessori LISTEN: Why are snow days declared? What do they mean economically for a city, school district or for a company? Surrey: Surrey Muslim School St. Matthews Elementary St. Bernadette Elementary Regent Christian Academy Khalsa School, Newton Khalsa School, Old Yale Road Khalsa Secondary Khalsa Primary School Khalsa Child Care Pacific Academy Sikh Academy Elementary School Our Lady of Good Council West Coast Christian School Sikh Academy Elementary School Iqra Islamic School Star of the Sea Elementary Gobind Sarvar School Guru Angad Dev Elementary School Holy Cross Regional High School Delta: Sacred Heart School Delta Christian School Immaculate Conception School Southpointe Academy Richmond: BC Muslim School Choice School St. Paul’s Elementary School St. Joseph’s the Worker Canada Star Secondary School Pythagoras Academy Vancouver: Stratford Hall School Fraser Academy York House School Vancouver College K-12 Crofton House St. Mary’s School Eaton Arrowsmith Magnussen School Reach for the Stars Montessori Our Lady of Sorrows St. Francis of Assisi Vancouver Montessori School St. Anthony of Padua Immaculate Conception School Vancouver Premier College St. Augustine Westside Montessori Academy St. Joseph’s Elementary St. Francis Xavier School Blessed Sacrament School St. Patrick’s Elementary The Westside School Corpus Christi Elementary St. Andrew’s Elementary University Canada West Woods and Waves Outdoor Learning West Coast Christian School PALS Autism Society School Reach for the Stars Montessori The overnight snowfall made Commercial and Broadway look very peaceful ahead of the morning’s commute. 1:09 Early morning snowfall at Commercial and Broadway Early morning snowfall at Commercial and Broadway – Feb 12, 2019 West Vancouver: St. Anthony’s Elementary North Vancouver: All francophone schools Lions Gate Christian Academy Holy Trinity Elementary Brockton School St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School Saint Pius X Elementary St. Edmond’s Elementary Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School St. Edmunds School Waldorf School Bodwell High School Burnaby: John Knox Christian (all campuses) St. Michael’s Elementary Holy Cross Elementary Burnaby Montessori St. Helen’s Elementary St Francis de Sales Deer Lake School Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School Reach for the Stars Montessori New Westminster: Urban Academy Coquitlam: Children of Integrity Montessori Academy Queen of All Saints School B.C. Christian School Our Lady of Fatima School Traditional Learning Academy Port Coquitlam: Hope Lutheran Christian School Lions Park Montessori School Archbishop Carney Our Lady of Assumption B.C. Christian School Maple Ridge: Meadow Ridge School James Cameron School Maple Ridge Christian Pitt Meadows: Hope Lutheran Christian School Mission: Deux-Rives Elementary Heritage Park Childcare Centre Chilliwack: Chilliwack School District WhiteRock: Eaton Arrowsmith John Paul II Academy White Rock Christian Academy CSF (Conseil Francophone): all CSF public schools in Surrey and North Vancouver Vancouver Island: Greater Victoria School District #61 Nanaimo Ladysmith School District #68 Cowichan Valley School District #79 Sooke School District #62 Campbell River School District #72 Comox Valley School District #71 Gulf Islands School District #64 Saanich School District #63 Qualicum School District # 69