119 drivers caught in snow-covered vehicles in 2 hours, Burnaby RCMP say

The region saw a dump of snow and drop in temperatures, creating treacherous highway conditions and causing school closures.

More than 100 drivers were stopped at an intersection in a Metro Vancouver city Monday for failing to properly clear snow from their vehicles.

The Burnaby RCMP, in a social media post, said 119 vehicles were pulled over in a two-hour period near Broadway and North Road during the morning commute.

Other detachments on the Lower Mainland issued similar reminders to drivers, warning that a failure to clear snow can result in a fine of $109 – and emphasizing that snow needs to be completely cleared from all surfaces, including the roof.

Monday’s snowfall prompted a number of school closures, and warnings about treacherous conditions along Highway 1.

A special weather statement issued for parts of Metro Vancouver Monday afternoon said more snow is expected overnight, with the possibility for challenging conditions for Tuesday morning’s commute.

“There is a higher likelihood of snow accumulation for areas near the water early tomorrow morning, which could disrupt the morning commute. If confidence grows in significant snowfall tomorrow morning, a warning will be issued,” the agency said.