Frigid temperatures persist on Vancouver Island, with warnings of frostbite and hypothermia. The City of Victoria has opened an emergency warming centre to support the extreme weather response.
While some may be ready to say goodbye to the cold weather, the frigid temperatures aren’t ready to leave Vancouver Island just yet.“Frostbite and hypothermia can occur within minutes if adequate precautions are not taken when outdoors. Any skin exposure will result in frostbite,” the notice from Environment Canada says. “If outside, dress warmly in layers and stay dry. Cover as much exposed skin as possible to avoid frostbite.
” Nanoose Bay to Fanny Bay is expected to receive a significant amount of snow, though the exact amounts have not yet been determined. The City of Victoria opened an emergency warming centre to support the province’s extreme weather response amid freezing temperatures in Victoria.380 Cook St., and is open during the day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and overnight from 9 p.m. to 8
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