Heavy winds and snow bring whiteout conditions to Chilliwack
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CHILLIWACK — Old Man Winter returned with a vengeance overnight, dumping at least 15-20 centimetres of snow throughout Chilliwack and Sardis and bringing out whiteout conditions to the Fraser Valley due to heavy winds.
Environment Canada had been calling for at least 15-20 centimetres of snow to fall Monday evening, and their projections came to fruition. Blustery, gusty winds greeted Chilliwack motorists as they cleared out their driveways and dusted layers of snow off their vehicles.
Higher elevations surrounding Chilliwack saw even more snow than the valley floor. Perry Mazurenko, a Ryder Lake resident, estimated his driveway had at least 30 centimeters by Tuesday morning.
The road conditions surrounding Chilliwack were just as formidable as the blowing snow. One Chilliwack resident, Stephanie Kemp, reported on Facebook that she tried to drive from her home near Chilliwack Lake Road to Abbotsford, but turned around and drove back home, despite being an essential worker.
