Snow

[Ian]

Does anyone thnk that snow accumulating on ferries causes anyproblems, they must have to shovel it.

[kylefossett]

only on the terminal not really the ship

[Ferryman]

So how much snow does everyone have? Here in Squamish all we got was the light dusting from yesterday of about 1cm and then we got these huge outflow winds happening blowing all of the snow away and blowing all the clouds to the Island and Vancouver areas. So right now its really windy and we basically dont have anymore snow, and all we have is the built up stuff from plowing the roads and all that.

[Koastal Karl]

Well I guess that is because Vancouver Island got all the snow today. We have about 10 inches here in Victoria and probably more up island. Power and cable was out for most of the day in certain areas and flights were cancelled from the YYJ. Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen ferries are running a bit late today. I would love to take a ferry trip when it's snowing, that would be cool, only problem would be getting out there.

[Ian]

Here in Richmond we have about 10> inches.

[Doug]

We got about, hmm, five or six inches of snow up here in north Langley. And Karl, going on a ferry in the snow. I wouldn't be outside, that's for sure. It was pretty windy here today and the snow on the face hurt. It was like a light blizzard here.

[Curtis]

Powell River's got Snow but not enough to cover the grass completly today there wasn't too much just melted snow but tonight we have more

[NMcKay]

we have close to 12 inches out here in mission. and up to 16 inches in some some places. its alot of snow. and only the main roads are plowed

[Balfour]

Higher Elevations of North Van have 10-15 cm, but the roads are clear.

[NMcKay]

and yes....tehy do have to shovel it...by hand....at least they do that on the Open decked ferries...no idea about the Spirits or C class thought

[Balfour]

It is snowing heavily right now Where I live near the bottom of Grouse Mountain, but it is apparently raining at the Vancouver Airport, so that probably means it is raining at the ferry terminals in the Lower Mainland, but it might be a mix at Horeshoe Bay considering the fact that it is sheltered in there.

[Ian]

That would be awful to work on an open deck ferry and have to sholel all the snow. I'd get a big snow plow truck and push all the snow off the ends.

[Balfour]

I have never been on a ferry during a snow storm but I assume that it would be much like skiing really fast in one without wearing goggles. Going on a ferry is the only thing I haven't done in the snow. I have riden a bike, driven a car, skied (definetly not snowboarded), and walked in snow. (I like snow alot you can probably guess by the name of my website)

[Koastal Karl]

Can anyone tell me back when we had the big blizzard of 96, were the ferries cancelled due to all the snow??? If I remember correctly I only remember hearing Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen was cancelled, I dont know how many sailings were or if all sailings were. Departure Bay to Tsawwassen was but I remember hearing that the Horseshoe Bay ferries to Naniamo were the only ones running on a limited schedule. Is this right?? I am sure the gulf island ferries were too. How are you guys doing over there on Saltspring?? those of you who live over there?? Lots of snow? well probably not as much now as on Friday and Saturday.

[nolonger]

snow has to be removed from sundecks and open passenger areas of all ferries for safety reasons. Usually by hand. Salt is often used as well. Deck crews have to stand a watch forward anytime during reduced visibility, including heavy snow. Some sailings were missed during the blizzard of '96 due mainly to ships crew unable to get to work like every one else.

[kylefossett]

my grandpa lives on saltspring and was without power until early mountain. the search and rescue people organized crews with 4x4's to help out people without the ability to get out and got them food, and medical stuff if needed

[queenofthenorth]

Currently It is snowing hear in Coombs. It started at about 4pm, and Coming to your comunity,,,ha ha ha ;D

[Balfour]

It is now snowing here in North Van. More Snow for the North Shore Mountains:)

[Ferryman]

Its snowing here in Squamish now at 7:47pm ;D

[Koastal Karl]

It was snowing here in Victoria abour 6:30pm the last time I seen the snow falling as I was working. It's stopped earier as of 8pm. All the ferry terminals are blanketed again with the white stuff!

[Curtis]

Powell R. hits the white stuff just as the pineapple express arrives it's gonna rain later. Bah!

[Ferryman]

Squamish is now waking up to 10 inches of snow this morning and should turn to rain by the afternoon

[Balfour]

The rain started for us last night.

[NMcKay]

No School For Me today

[Doug]

It is currently pouring here and most of the snow is now washed away. The fields around the Salmon River and the ditches that drain into the Salmon River are all flooded.