Snowfall warning in Metro Vancouver

A snowfall warning is in effect for Metro Vancouver and other parts of the Lower Mainland on Friday. Experts are expecting five to ten centimeters of snow over Metro Vancouver on Friday and through the night. At the current temperature, slightly above zero, snow could be mixed with light rain affecting the condition of the roads.
There are advantages and disadvantages with this cold and snowy weather. The advantage is for all skiers and snowboarders, waiting for snow to fall on a local mountain so that the skiing season could begin. It is now mid December and the mountains are still not opened for skiing, because there is not enough snow on the mountains for a suitable skiing experience. Last year the mountains were open in mid November, so locals could enjoy skiing or snowboarding on their favorite mountain. With the snow falling in Lower Vancouver, it is guaranteed that that the mountains will get snow over this period. The disadvantage is for all the drivers of Vancouver; the road conditions are going to be very poor for safe transportation. Drivers will be expected to slow down during these unsafe road conditions; it is much easier to loose control of a car when the roads are frozen and slippery. It will be more difficult, and take more time for people to get to their desired destination with the road conditions so poor. I personally like the fact that it is snowing, because I enjoy snowboarding and I can’t waiting for the mountains to open for snowboarding. I don’t drive that much so the road conditions are not a disadvantage for me.

December 12, 2008

Article provided by The Province.

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