Snowmageddon: Buses, ferries, flights and more cancelled in Victoria due to winter storm

It’s looking like a snow day in Greater Victoria, as people are being told to avoid nonessential travel.

You might not have much luck driving into the office, catching a bus or getting a flight today as last night’s winter storm blew through the region.

L̶o̶c̶a̶l̶ ̶3̶0̶ ̶c̶m̶ ̶ *Widespread 30 cm, looking at radar, we’ve got an additional 5-10 cm to get through this morning 😳 #yyjtraffic #yyj #BCsnow https://t.co/UnTYH7CHYt

— Tyler Hamilton (@50ShadesofVan) December 20, 2022

Greater Victoria was forecasted to get 10 to 15 cm of snow last night and this morning. The Malahat was expected to get up to 20 cm.

It looks like we got more than expected, according to meteorologists. We are up to a widespread 30 cm, with an estimated 5 to 10 cm more to come this morning.

Yeah…don’t expect much in the way of bus service today. Stay off the roads #yyj Stay home if you can. Service is currently suspended look for updates from @BCTransit @victoriatransit pic.twitter.com/RJ1j1DXAwP

— 🅶🆄🆂 🆃🅷🅴 🅱🆄🆂 🅳🆁🅸🆅🅴🆁 (@busdriverlife) December 20, 2022

⚠️❄️#RiderAlert - Due to heavy snowfall, all service in #Victoria, #CowichanValley, and Central #FraserValley is suspended today. Please visit our website https://t.co/68rww66tkj for more details.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

— BC Transit (@BCTransit) December 20, 2022

BC Transit has cancelled all bus service in Victoria today due to the heavy snowfall. Service was also suspended in the Cowichan Valley and the Central Fraser Valley.

The Victoria International Airport said this morning that they are anticipating delays and cancellations today due to conditions.

Passengers are being advised to check with their airline for flight information and to allow extra time to get to the airport.

Other cancellations today include curb-side recycling collection, RRU, Camosun and UVic campuses, as well as numerous BC Ferries sailing cancellations.

ALERT: Due to snow, all campus roads and buildings are closed today.

Municipalities are recommending no non-essential travel. Stay warm and safe.#YYJ #BCStorm pic.twitter.com/SK19xP1Q7d

— Royal Roads (@RoyalRoads) December 20, 2022

Obligatory snow post, it's halfway up the tires of my RAV here in #yyj!#BCStorm pic.twitter.com/2lCardGMh7

— Brian Timmer (@Scuba_Timmer) December 20, 2022

Meanwhile, city crews are working hard to clear roads this morning.

The VicPD said the large dump of snow has led to poor driving conditions, and if you can stay home you should.

That’s some drifting #snow!
The top of the retaining wall (bottom centre) is almost 2’ tall.
Shovel powers activate!#BCStorm #YYJ pic.twitter.com/YWDASCYf7L

— Terry Bergen (@terry_bergen) December 20, 2022