Extreme winds and rain hit the Lower Mainland this weekend, and Richmond was no exception.
Power outages stretched across the region and some Richmond residents were affected.
#bcstorm damage has affected customers in #LowerMainland #VancouverIsland #GulfIslands and #SunshineCoast. Crews are responding and working to restore power as quickly as possible. Remember: if you see a fallen power line, stay back 10 metres (length of a bus) and dial 911.
— BC Hydro (@bchydro) January 21, 2018
We'll be responding to an outage in #DeltaBC #RichmondBC affecting 2500 customers this morning. Watch for the latest updates on our mobile site once crews arrive: https://t.co/8Pspv7Q7r2 pic.twitter.com/Buw51v44O5
— BC Hydro (@bchydro) January 21, 2018
Update: #RichmondBC #yvr #Vancouver: crews are on site at this outage affecting 550 customers, working to restore power for 4pm. Updates: https://t.co/Qmhf7jdloU pic.twitter.com/rs6OhViK3I
— BC Hydro (@bchydro) January 21, 2018
The wind was seen knocking over garbage cans and even stripping businesses of their signs.
#bcstorm we had a little fun today with our sign that was ripped off from the storm this morning in @Richmond_BC @theWeatherNetworkCAN pic.twitter.com/UFPVyDeB6c
— Inner Fit Studios (@innerfitstudios) January 21, 2018
Stormy weather conditions affected ferry schedules throughout the weekend, causing significant delays.
Thanking those travelling or looking to travel with us today for your patience! Wind is not always our friend & cancelled sailings are frustrating for all of us. We look forward to getting you on your way soon. Check here for #CurrentConditions : https://t.co/2oSF707ySP ^rd
— BC Ferries (@BCFerries) January 21, 2018
#CurrentConditions 3pm sailing from #Tsawwassen - #SwartzBay is currently operating 60 minutes behind scheduled departure due to ongoing weather delays. ^nb
— BC Ferries (@BCFerries) January 21, 2018
But social media users also noted a silver lining in the wild weather over the weekend.
Anybody else catch this double rainbow over #Steveston yesterday? pic.twitter.com/T2O5yJhJyP
— StevestonLife (@stevestonLife) January 22, 2018
Looking ahead, Richmond can expect continued rain throughout the week and some lighter winds.
