VANCOUVER — Flights are still being delayed or cancelled at Vancouver International Airport a day after thousands of travellers were stranded by heavy snow.
While airport staff say the runways are clear for take-offs, WestJet and Air Canada are still working through their Christmas Eve backlog.
Air Canada had cancelled all short-and medium-haul flights to and from the airport and WestJet is looking for people who are scheduled to travel but willing to rebook their seats for a less busy date in exchange for credit.
About 4700 customers throughout the province remained without power, but hydro crews were hoping the lights would be back on in time for Christmas dinner.
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Weather causes travel problems
A white Christmas had many Canadians seeing red Wednesday as winter weather - especially an unusual barrage of snow in Vancouver - caused flight delays and cancellations from one coast to the other
Transit services in B.C.'s Lower Mainland appeared to be fully back on track as the snow has eased and slightly warmer temperatures make the roads slushy, but passable.
The warmer temperatures have some cities warning residents about possible flooding as record amounts of snow start to melt.