Residents of Metro Vancouver woke up to the first significant snow dump of the winter season on Sunday, as forecasters warn of further snow to come overnight.

The first widespread snowfall of winter has hit Metro Vancouver, with up to 20 centimetres expected and more on the way. Environment Canada said in a snowfall warning that "intense flurries" could cause heavy accumulation and cut visibility on roads,

A blanket has fallen across Vancouver, but its thickness varies Environment Canada Philippe-Alain Bergeron meteorologist tells V.I.A. So far only 3 cm has fallen at Vancouver's airport, but there's been an unofficial measurement of 9 cm downtown, and 15 cm measured in West Vancouver.

Environment Canada is warning of snow and wintry weather for B.C.'s South Coast starting Saturday night, in what will be the region's first widespread snowfall of the season.

Metro Vancouver is set to experience its first significant snowfall of the season, as Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning.

Environment and Climate Change Canada says a wintry mix of weather conditions is expected to impact the South Coast of B.C. through Monday morning. The federal weather agency says the highest amounts will likely occur over higher terrain, but other areas may see locally intense flurries.

The long stretch of sunny weather Metro Vancouver residents have been enjoying will likely turn to rain on Thursday. But with that precipitation and cold weather the region could be in for some snow this weekend.