This week has turned into just about a full week off for Abbotsford students, who will only have attended class at public schools on Monday.
The Abbotsford School District announced Wednesday morning that schools were closed for the second day in a row due to snow conditions, while Thursday and Friday are scheduled pro-D days.
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All schools and district buildings are CLOSED for Wednesday, February 13, 2019.
— Abbotsford Schools (@AbbotsfordSD) February 13, 2019
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Sooo, I guess we will be seeing #AbbySchools students next week on⦠Tuesday?! ð³ð³ð³Â Thursday / Friday are scheduled Pro-D Days and Monday is the Family Day Holiday. #BCStorm #Abbotsford pic.twitter.com/gBt6SIaNag
The University of the Fraser Valley is closing its campus for the morning, but in a news release said it expects to be opening up in time for 1 p.m. classes. An update on that is expected for 10:30 a.m. this morning.
“This morning our crews are working to clear snow from pathways, parking lots, stairs, and other areas on all campuses. Winter clothing and footwear are necessary,” the news release reads.
As well, UFV anticipates announcing its schedule for the campus shuttle bus this afternoon by 10:30 a.m.
Transit in the city, too, is only running “limited service” in Abbotsford and Mission, B.C. Transit announced on social media Wednesday morning.
That includes the HandyDART service, which is “operating for essential services only.”
Anyone with questions is asked to call 604-854-3232.
Central Fraser Valley transit riders, please note that due to road conditions, buses are running on limited service in @City_Abbotsford and @Mission_BC. Thank you for your understanding.
— BC Transit (@BCTransit) February 13, 2019
Sgt. Judy Bird, spokesperson for the Abbotsford Police Department, noted that five to six inches of snow had fallen overnight, reminding drivers to clear snow off vehicles, turn on headlights and drive with caution.
The commute into Vancouver is looking a little rough as well, with Google Maps indicating at least mild congestion most of the way to the city, with heavier congestion around Surrey. The service predicts a one hour 27 minute commute, well above the 50 minutes it would take on clear roads.
CLEAR - #BCHwy1 WB Vehicle incident east of the #PortMann Bridge in the #Coquitlam exit lanes. Expect delays due to congestion #SurreyBC
— DriveBC LM (@DriveBC_LM) February 13, 2019
5-6 inches of snow overnight in #Abbotsfordâ
— Sgt Judy Bird APD (@JudyBirdAPD) February 13, 2019
Reminder:
â remove snow from hood, lights & roof of veh
â turn ON headlights
â give yourself plenty of space between you and other veh
It's a slow go this morning- give yourself extra time for your ventures out this am!! #BCStorm pic.twitter.com/OY41TMxXaZ
The Environment Canada weather service anticipates periods of snow today, amounting to about two centimetres, with a high of 2 C.
We’re not quite clear of the snow after that, either. Expect more snow Thursday night, though amount is not currently known.