B.C. Ferries halted service for several hours beginning in the late morning Sunday because of strong winds and rough seas, but was able to restart service in the mid-afternoon.
Just before sailings resumed at 3 p.m., there were three-sailing waits on the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route.
The Spirit of British Colulmbia left Tsawwassen for Swartz Bay as scheduled for its 3 p.m. sailing, and other ferries returned to service, as well.
The 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. sailings were cancelled at Swartz Bay, and the 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. sailings were cancelled at Tsawwassen. The 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. sailings left as scheduled.
At Tsawwassen, northwest winds were recorded at up to 31 kilometres per hour, with gusts of up to 54 kilometres per hour, keeping ferries tied up.
Some sailings were also cancelled on the Tsawwassen-Duke Point route.
While Tsawwassen was being battered, Environment Canada said the warmest spot in Canada on Sunday was at the University of Victoria, where the temperature hit 8°C with plenty of sun.
Environment Canada is predicting rain and maybe snow for the south coast on Sunday night and into Monday. Snow is expected at higher elevations. The high is expected to be 4°C on Monday, and the low –1°C.
Tuesday’s low is expected to be around –5°C. Snow is possible from Wednesday through Friday.
