TransLink, BC Ferries, post-secondary campuses bracing for snowfall

A special weather statement is in effect for the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley regions. Crews across the region are preparing, while TransLink activates its snow plan. Isabelle Raghem and Greg Harper have team coverage.

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — Metro Vancouver is bracing for the first significant snowfall of the season.

With flakes forecast for overnight, the potential for a messy Friday morning commute has prompted a number of advisories.

TransLink has activated its snow plan, which includes spreading anti-icing solution on trolley wires and calling in extra staff. Riders are being urged to allow extra travel-time.

BC Ferries is warning travellers to prepare for cancellations.

Lower Mainland colleges and universities are telling students to check for class cancellations.

Follow NEWS 1130 meteorologists Russ Lacate and Michael Kuss on Twitter. You can also catch their reports on-air every Monday through Friday after traffic on the ones.

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