A literally snowy Armageddon is taking place in several regions of Canada.
A very cold Arctic air mass is found over most of British Columbia, bringing heavy snowfalls and extreme cold temperatures.
Environment Canada issued a snow warning on December 19.
Vancouver residents woke up Tuesday morning after the biggest winter storm of the year.
According to weather reports, 30 cm of snow fell overnight in downtown Vancouver, while as much as 35 cm fell in other areas.
Heavy snowfall paralyzed sea, land and air communications.
Vancouver Airport has announced the suspension of international flights from December 21 to 23.
At one point, about 14,000 customers in the region were left without electricity.
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has issued a traffic warning urging drivers to avoid driving due to heavy snowfall.
Those with pets or outdoor animals are advised to provide adequate shelter during a cold snap.
In the next few days, there will still be low temperatures and cold weather, and snowstorms are expected to increase.
Starting Thursday, Environment Canada again issued a winter storm warning for a number of areas, including Vancouver.

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