Environment Canada issues warnings for much of British Columbia due to frigid temperatures and arctic air mass. Extreme cold and arctic outflow warnings are in effect for various regions, including the interior, north and central coasts. Residents are urged to take precautions against frostbite and hypothermia.
Environment Canada has issued a series of warnings across British Columbia as frigid temperatures grip much of the province. Extreme cold and arctic outflow warnings are in effect for large swaths of the interior, north and central coasts, urging residents to minimize outdoor activities and ensure the safety of pets and livestock. The agency reports an arctic air mass over central B.C.
is driving wind chills as low as -40 Celsius in northern regions and -20 Celsius along the coast and in the Whistler Valley. Extreme cold warnings have also been extended to the B.C. Peace Region, including Fort St. John and Dawson Creek, where overnight lows are expected to plunge to about -40 Celsius, although temperatures will rise during the day. Early morning extreme cold warnings were issued for Yoho and Kootenay National Parks and the Elk Valley, with Environment Canada forecasting wind chills reaching -40 Celsius due to gusty easterly winds. Additionally, an extreme cold warning has been issued for the Chilcotin region, specifically targeting Puntzi Mountain, known for its often-chilling temperatures on the Chilcotin Plateau. Environment Canada warns that overnight temperatures combined with light winds will produce wind chill values between -35 and -40 Celsius. The advisory provides a list of potential cold-related symptoms to be aware of, including shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness, and color changes in the extremities. Meanwhile, Vancouver is facing the possibility of snow flurries despite temperatures dipping below -8 Celsius this morning. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Greater Victoria and the Lower Mainland, indicating that more snow could accumulate, particularly during the evening commute. The statement predicts snowfall ranging from two to four centimeters, with some areas potentially experiencing more than five centimeters. It warns that heavy flurries could significantly reduce visibility. This special weather statement encompasses the Lower Mainland, extending to the Fraser Valley, and includes Greater Victoria, the Malahat Highway from Goldstream to Mill Bay, and southern portions of the Southern Gulf Islands
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