Snowfall warning in effect for Metro Vancouver, as hundreds still without power after Friday wind storm
Tens of thousands of residents were without power Friday and Saturday as gusty winds downed trees, branches, and power lines.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
Early Saturday, B.C. Hydro said that crews worked overnight and power had been restored to 185,000 customers. “One challenge the crews faced during the night was falling trees, which made it too dangerous for them to access some areas to begin repair work,” B.C. Hydro said, in a statement Saturday.Article content
Crews are still receiving reports of downed power lines. A downed power line is an emergency. B.C. Hydro is reminding people that if they see a downed line they should call 911 and stay at least 10 metres back. B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation is warning drivers to be wary of snow on highways this weekend. Snowfall warnings are in effect Saturday for the Cariboo, Columbia, Kootenay and Peace regions.
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