I agree with your point, although I don't think "slightly unexpected" is fair in this case. For non-locals, Vancouver and the region was hit with pretty heavy snowfall, ice and wind that week.

Sources

Footage of conditions in the city: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek8dN9AoGbo

Hydro woes and 150km/h winds in the region: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/snow-day-highway-al...

Transit status snapshot: https://www.vancourier.com/news/metro-vancouver-snow-results...

School closures, Blizzard warning: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/snow-day-highway-al...

Interviews about the ice buildup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWgx99k585s

Finally, a bit of fun; how Canadians deal with weather: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/video-shows-people-skiing-snowboarding...