They said it was coming, and it did.
Meteorologists, including Squamish's Jason Ross, had warned that snow was coming Tuesday to the Sea to Sky.
There were also warnings that the highway would be hit by the winter storm.
But the advanced notice didn't prevent chaos on Highway 99 just after 3 p.m. today (Nov. 29)
RCMP say they received multiple reports of car accidents near Lions Bay shortly after the snow began to fall.
Police, BC Ambulance, Miller Capilano, and tow trucks all responded.
According to a news release from Squamish RCMP, the driver of one car was taken to the hospital for medical attention for unknown but non-life-threatening injuries.
In all, there were three main accidents, with many other minor accidents.
According to Mounties, about an inch of ice on the highway was covered by about three to four inches of snow.
For about an hour, Highway 99 southbound was blocked by police so responders could access the crash scenes. The highway has since reopened.
"This is the first wave of snow the weather people said was coming this week," said Cpl. Angela Kermer, of the Sea to Sky RCMP. "The winter storm warning lasts until tomorrow morning. Plan your travel and travel your plan, so you arrive home safely at the end of the day."
Anyone with any information regarding any crash or crime is asked to contact the Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or go to the website www.solvecrime.ca
For information on road weather and road conditions, visit DriveBC.
