It’s a cold day in Richmond, as temperatures this week are expected to dip to the lowest the city has seen all winter.
City of Richmond crews were out in full force over the weekend preparing roads for winter weather as a weather advisory was issued by Environment Canada.
In advance of forecasted winter weather, crews began pre-treating roads this afternoon. Learn more about how the City prepares and responds to winter weather: or https://t.co/YVtrv5lb7H. #RichmondBC #BCStorm pic.twitter.com/6GP9noypuW
— Richmond, BC Alerts (@RichmondBCAlert) February 3, 2019
City trucks continued to be out throughout the day and into Sunday night, treating roads.
Standby trucks were called in for a 7pm start to relieve the staff that have been working since 7am. Trucks will be out throughout the night to ensure roads are safe for morning commute. Please take care and drive according to the conditions. #RichmondBC #BCStorm pic.twitter.com/Jl6b7BJTo4
— Richmond, BC Alerts (@RichmondBCAlert) February 4, 2019
As the snow fell over the weekend, some Richmond residents shared their photos and videos of the flurries on social media.
Love this ❄️ #RichmondBC #BCStorm pic.twitter.com/tGvAyTeaxw
— Tamara Valentino (@mereca25) February 4, 2019
Huge snowfall in #RichmondBC this morning, yup pic.twitter.com/Qb1egzGRSG
— Sandra Nixon (@sanixon) February 3, 2019
Snowing at Mary’s barn this Sunday morning 3 February 2019 - first snowfall - lovely little flurries - cold and pretty - nothing compared to east coast but I’m taking it!! ❄️❄️ #richmondmoments #richmondbc #canada #snow #vancouver #pnw @sharingfarm pic.twitter.com/k5SIHH60fg
— Pacificnorthwestkate (@pnwkate) February 3, 2019
While the weather alert ended Monday morning, Richmondites can still expect a chilly week with temperatures as low as -9 C overnight. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be clear, but the snow may return on Thursday or Friday.
