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Snowmageddon Hits Vancouver: Schools Close as Kids Celebrate!

Chaos in the classroom? Snow days across Vancouver leave kids rejoicing and parents scrambling! 😂

It's that magical time of year again when snowflakes dance from the sky and children across Vancouver erupt in joyous shouts of "Snow Day!" On February 4, 2025, the snow kept falling overnight, creating a winter wonderland that was too beautiful – and treacherous – for many schools to remain open. Parents across Metro Vancouver faced the whimsical challenge of rearranging schedules as several schools reported closures. Luckily, we’ve compiled a handy list for you to navigate this snowy predicament and keep those kids safe and sound.

But it wasn’t just the elementary schools that got caught up in the snowmageddon! Several higher learning institutions joined the closures parade, including Capilano University who decided to shut down their North Vancouver main campus, Lonsdale, and zzlax-ay | Sunshine Coast campuses. The weather certainly didn’t take a break, with schools in the Lower Mainland also moving to online learning where possible. Talk about a twist in the curriculum! Parents had to come up with creative indoor activities while kids jumped into snowball fights and built snowmen.

As fluffy blankets of snow spread across the region, the roads quickly transformed into winter obstacle courses. News of school closures rippled from the bustling Metro Vancouver area to quaint Vancouver Island, where class cancellations were just as prevalent due to hazardous conditions. Whether you found yourself sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace or digging a path to your car, the snow day provided a much-needed pause from the daily grind. Who knew such snowy chaos could spark so much excitement?

On a brighter note, did you know that Vancouver is notorious for being a rain city, averaging over 160 rainy days a year? However, this rare snowfall phenomenon allows locals to showcase their impressive snowman-building skills! And speaking of snowfall, the record for the most snowfall in a single day in Metro Vancouver stands tall at a whopping 41 centimeters. Here’s to hoping that snowflakes keep falling, and kids keep celebrating those glorious snow days!