Lots of Snow, and More on the Way
Environment Canada satellite shows intensity of storm over BC
Prince George, B.C .- The heavy snowfall warning remains in effect for several regions in the Province, including Prince George.
For Prince George, expect 10-15 centimeters of white stuff today, another 10-15 tomorrow.
Then to make it really interesting, the forecast says there could be flurries or rain on Friday.
The City snow clearing crews have already tackled the main arterial routes, bus routes and problem hill areas today, but will be busy again tonight. “We haven’t done downtown yet simply because of the volume of traffic” says Supervisor of Streets Operations, Mick Jones “but we will have everything of ours and everything we can get working tonight until we have completed with this snow event.”
There were 10 centimeters of snow reported at the City’s waste water treatment centre this morning.
The tow companies in Prince George are very busy. Ron’s Towing, says people placing a service call for things like a flat, dead battery or being locked out of their vehicle, can expect to wait 90 minutes for service. If the vehicle needs to be pulled from a ditch, that will be up to 2 hours of waiting, and if it’s a tow that requires heavy machinery ( to handle a semi for instance) that will be a 2 ½ hour wait.
Comments
Please people, turn your lights on!! You might be able to see the road ok but I can’t see you!!
And clear the snow off your vehicle – although it is quite amusing to watch you stop quickly and all the snow on your roof fly forward and cover your windshield….
There is a fine that can be levied against drivers who don’t completely remove snow from their vehicles, including the roof. The police should be enforcing this law more than they do.
If you’re scared to drive in these conditions stay home because you are a menace to others.
I am so sick and tired of hearing that statement – “stay home if you are scared”. I AM afraid to drive in these road conditions. I’m not afraid of how I handle it, I’m afraid of the other idiots on the road who have NO FEAR and there are plenty of these people! I drive slower in order to be better prepared to avoid someone stopping suddenly in front of me, or an animal on the road, a pedestrian, or some moron who can’t control themselves and starts sliding all over the road. If this translates into fear in your opinion, and you think I am a menace on the road for slowing down, you may want to consider that perhaps you are part of the problem.
I prefer to say to people, slow down, turn your lights on, drive defensively and get to your destination safely. It’s nasty out there. Let’s try to be a little patient and show some kindness to people who have lives and jobs and commitments, just like everyone else! No one is more important than anyone else out there. Stay safe and get to your destination alive without risking the safety of others.
You said it Margaritaville. So tired of morons in big trucks blowing by me just because they feel invincible and haven’t figured out that the laws of physics apply to everyone, even idiots in big Dodge pick ups…
I like your handle margaritaville….I see a parrothead :)
True that Margaritaville……Take that dragonblaster….
I mean dragonmaster…..
There’s a difference between being cautious and being outright terrified – which I saw a few times this morning on my way to work. When someone is visibly scared behind the wheel, they need to stay home or find someone willing to drive them.
I own a big truck with 4×4 and brand new studded winter tires. I can guarantee that I will be taking it easy and driving very defensively over the next few days. Just because you have a 4×4 and good tires doesn’t mean you can drive like an idiot.
Common sense: If you drive today, turn your lights on, make sure your windows are clear, make sure your tail lights are clear, slow down, and give EVERYONE around you a lot of space. Don’t tail gate and don’t worry about the few extra minutes it takes you to get somewhere.
And while that may be the case, peegee, some people just don’t have an option. I know I HAVE to get to work, and I’m not the only one. I do not have an option to ask for a ride and relying on the schedule of a taxi in weather like this is just not good enough.
Again, I appeal to people to have some patience, empathy and to show some kindness while people navigate.
I remember, albeit many years ago now, the first time I had to drive in these kinds of conditions and I was petrified as well. There is only one way to learn and that is to tackle it. Personally, I would rather see an inexperienced driver taking it extra slow than for them to take any chances.
When I see someone afraid behind the wheel, I keep my distance and keep my patience in check. They are just as worthy as you are!
What do you mean by that peegee? LOL!
Dragonblaster? hahaha!
There is being cautious, then there is being ridiculous.
Ridiculous was yesterday leaving the BCR Site. Person doing 30 and slamming on brakes when meeting oncoming traffic. That person needs to stay home, I would have hated to see what they were like on the highway. I can deal with slow, but the randomly slamming on brakes is outright dangerous.
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