Fraser Valley – Rain and above zero temperatures are expected this weekend. Coupled with the pending snow melt, City and District crews (and other jurisdictions) are planning ahead and clearing drains and catch basins to help with the runoff.
Sun 04:32: š§Freezing rain warning ended: Sun 04:29 to Sun 05:29. https://t.co/XDI7Z66BXa pic.twitter.com/I7xFsQujAw
— WX Chilliwack (@ww_chilliwack) January 19, 2020
Residents are asked that if they are able to, help crews by clearing catch basins of snow and ice in your neighbourhood. Clearing the drains will help prevent localized flooding or pooling of water on properties when the snow and slush begin to melt.
In Chilliwack – To find street drain locations, visit https://maps.chilliwack.com/b/?layer=23.

Snow melt, rain & above 0 temperatures are expected this weekend. District crews are clearing drains & catch basins to help with the runoff. Help prevent localized flooding & water pooling on properties by clearing drains of snow and ice in your neighbourhood. #Agassiz #KentBC pic.twitter.com/SrWmNudbvf
— KentBC (@KentBC1) January 18, 2020
CLEARING CATCH BASINS
— City of Mission (@Mission_BC) January 18, 2020
As the snow melts, operations will shift to preventing localized flooding. Please help to minimize flooding by clearing the catch basins on your street.
If you arenāt sure where the catch basins are, use Google Street View. #MissionBC #Mission_BC pic.twitter.com/Deh26akH6E