Some post-secondary schools in B.C. have moved to online learning Tuesday as snow continues to batter the Lower Mainland.

Temperatures already several degrees below seasonal averages will feel significantly colder, with parts of the Fraser Valley and eastern Metro Vancouver experiencing -20 C windchill. Temperatures at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) could feel as cold as -10 C or lower.

Heavy snowfall has forced several Vancouver Island school districts to cancel classes Tuesday as the region continues to deal with hazardous winter conditions.

Environment Canada is warning of snow and wintry weather for B.C.'s South Coast starting Saturday night, in what will be the region's first widespread snowfall of the season.

SkyTrain Attendants are positioned at the front of Millennium Line trains to prevent emergency braking caused by snow and freezing temperatures, resulting in lower-than-usual frequencies. Millennium Line customers should plan an extra 10-15 minutes. Some 60-foot buses have been swapped for 40-foot buses.

Multiple school districts in Metro Vancouver declared snow days due to the weather and snow conditions. As Michelle Morton reports, the snow day was a delight for kids in Maple Ridge, but for the mayor,

While snow days don’t happen often in Metro Vancouver, it’s still a challenge for parents who need to make last-minute child care arrangements — but a pleasant surprise for kids hoping to fit in a day of snow fun.