Fraser Valley – Another unpredictable day for the weather and with it, more closures.
Driving conditions getting worse; authorities urging people to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Snowfall & wind warnings remain in effect. Keep 911 lines free for emergencies ONLY. #BCStorm #911BC #HelpUsHelp
— E-Comm 9-1-1 (@EComm911_info) January 15, 2020
⚠️#BCHwy1 is CLOSED along the Sumas Prairie (Lickman Exit 116 to Sumas Exit 92) due to extreme whiteout conditions from blowing snow.
— Emil Anderson Maintenance | Fraser Valley (@EAMOperations) January 15, 2020
Check https://t.co/S13MmIklNH for the latest road & weather. #FraserValley #AbbotsfordBC #ChilliwackBC pic.twitter.com/yKmG7Wsvl7
Snow update: it’s still snowing. ❄️
— BC Hydro (@bchydro) January 15, 2020
We’re preparing for potential power outages on this snow day. Are you? https://t.co/BYK1DBMwqu #Snowmageddon2020 #vancouversnowstorm2020 #BCStorm pic.twitter.com/JjNsMSqMxE
BC Transit: There is limited service in Chilliwack due to unsafe road conditions. The 1 and 3 are running right now, for the moment but road conditions are currently being checked.
The FVX#66 will not be running, the highway is extremely treacherous.
Service has been suspended for Abbotsford to start the day.
This also includes handyDART which also has been suspended.
Please check the BC transit website for updates.
#MissionBC #Mission_BC #BCTransit
As you prepare for your commute this morning, give extra time & expect very poor road conditions.
— Abbotsford Police Department (@AbbyPoliceDept) January 15, 2020
💥 Hwy 1 Chwk & Abby = white out- AVOID
💥 Main rds = some OK
💥 Side rds= snow & ice
Don't have to go out? Stay home. pic.twitter.com/Cb752DEzz6
City of Abbotsford – City Hall
⚠️ WEATHER ALERT ⚠️
Motorists and pedestrians should use extreme caution today and avoid driving if possible.
Staff have been out all night with plows and sanders working on arterial and collector roads.
More snow is expected- please take extra precautions #abbotsford
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 ~ Due to weather and road conditions, the Cheam Health and Administration offices will be closed today. Please stay safe and warm. The Warming Centre remains open on Mathela Cres.
— Cheam First Nation (@Cheam_FN) January 15, 2020
Please note that the Leisure Centres are currently OPEN with limited access to programs. Access will vary throughout the day depending on road conditions and safe arrival of staff. All fitness programs and child minding will be cancelled. Thank you for your understanding! Be safe pic.twitter.com/nmIbcnVK7n
— RecExChilliwack (@recexchilliwack) January 15, 2020
Wed. Jan. 15 – 5:30am – All UFV campuses & centres CLOSED today & all classes & activities cancelled today. UFV will remain closed for all evening classes (4:00pm onwards). Please check https://t.co/bLssyB1nsR for updates & more information.
— U of Fraser Valley (@goUFV) January 15, 2020
STAFF: Employees designated as winter services personnel are expected to report to work. If you cannot safely attend your regular place of work, please contact your immediate supervisor. Winter Services Personnel include: PVPs, Ops Mgmt Staff, Custodians, Grounds + Maintenance.
— Abbotsford Schools (@AbbotsfordSD) January 15, 2020
Wednesday January 15, 2020: Schools CLOSED to students and staff (including daycares, pre-schools, and all community use). Emergency staffing plan in effect.
— Chilliwack Sch.Dist. (@ChilliwackSD33) January 15, 2020
All SD78 schools CLOSED today (Wed. Jan. 15) due to inclement weather. No buses running.
— School District 78 (@sd78bc) January 15, 2020

All schools in the Langley School District are CLOSED to students and staff today. The School Board Office is also CLOSED to the public.
Agassiz Christian CLOSED
Ecole La Verendrye, Chilliwack: CLOSED
Seabird Island Early Childhood Programs: CLOSED
L’Ecole duex Rieves, Mission: CLOSED
Sprott Shaw College, Chilliwack and Abbotsford: CLOSED
Highroad Academy: CLOSED
Chilliwack Landing Preschool: CLOSED
Briar Patch Child Care Centre: CLOSED
Autumn Childcare Centre: CLOSED
Little Footsteps Childcare Centre: CLOSED
YMCA Childcare programs, Elm Drive Childcare & Northside Preschool: CLOSED
MSA Society for Community Living’s Day Program: CLOSED
Seabird Island Band Seabird schools and daycare are CLOSED today. Seabird is full of snow drifts again due ro extreme winds. The plows will be focusing on the main roads first, however for the most part they are impassable. Definately avoid the side roads.
Stolo Gift Shop Baby its cold outside! Closed today, Wednesday January 15th, due to weather.
Archway Food Bank of Abbotsford CLOSED today, Wednesday, January 15th, due to the severe weather conditions. We want to ensure the safety of all guests, volunteers, and staff members. Please stay safe today, we will continue to share updates through our social media platforms.
And then, there’s Vancouver:
Oh. My. God. Stop snowing! @NEWS1130 is wall-to-wall with snow coverage! All public schools in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are closed and private and independent schools are following suit. A snowfall warning and a wind warning are also up. Stay home if you can! pic.twitter.com/4VvEmoR2HF
— John Ackermann 📻 (@jackermann) January 15, 2020