Winter just started and Vancouver is already in chaos!
Vancouver is a city where there are only two types of weather: rain and snow, but apparently Vancouverites display the great talent of forgetting how to function during the winter months. It seems like when the temperatures drop, the brain cells drop too lol.
Let’s see what’s going on with transit and winters today. This is just the beginning, although a month late.
https://www.tiktok.com/@evolutionstorytelling/video/7321874842502958342
There’s huge delays on Translink and traffic all over town this morning, well most of the highways, and I’m not surprised that most of my classmates and other people got to school and work, it’s crazy!
The streets of Vancouver become the centerstage for winter comedy. Commuters try to do their best interpretative dances on icy sidewalks, mastering the art of ice skating without the ice skates. Vehicles and buses audition for the next Tokyo Drift movie with all the drifting they’re doing on the streets. Talk about Fast and Furious! Be safe out there okay? GET THOSE FREAKIN WINTER TIRES ALREADY!
Let’s not forget about the confusion on clothes. Even now I’m so confused on how many layers I should wear when going out in the winter. Most of the time I would underestimate the weather and wear one less layer or not wear gloves or not wear a toque (or beanie for the rest of the world lol). But I’ve seen people wear nothing but a hoodie and jeans and make it seem like it’s still summer like what the fork!?
Morning #Vancouver! ❄️Mixed rain/snow is expected for your commute.
Crews have prepped all major routes for potential snow/ ice.✔️Be cautious, watch for pedestrians/cyclists & drive for conditions.
✔️Use our traffic cams to check live road conditions: https://t.co/MmxqCmZz9N pic.twitter.com/wD56mpievO— City of Vancouver (@CityofVancouver) January 8, 2024
Despite all of this, not gonna lie, I like the charm of the people here. Some call it nonchalant, but I would call it, the “does not give a fu-” attitude. No matter what comes our way, we just strut on. The people that laugh through the streets full of rain and find some sort of camaraderie in this. I mean, who needs to be prepared when you tell stories of funny moments with one another over steaming bowls of ramen?