While a blast of Arctic air is expected to hit Metro Vancouver this weekend, temperatures will remain slightly above freezing. Environment Canada meteorologist Brian Proctor warns of a drop in temperatures several degrees below the seasonal average, but emphasizes that it won't be as severe as previous years.
Metro Vancouver residents are in for a chilly weekend as Arctic air sweeps into the Lower Mainland. While not as extreme as previous years, Environment Canada meteorologist Brian Proctor warns temperatures will dip several degrees below the seasonal average. From Tuesday, January 14th through the end of the week, temperatures are expected to hover close to normal, with highs between 6 C and 7 C and lows near freezing. Wednesday night brings a 30% chance of showers.
Starting sometime over the weekend, Arctic air will make its way down from the B.C. Interior, bringing daytime highs just above freezing and overnight lows potentially dropping as low as -4 C and -5 C. Proctor explains this shift, saying, 'We have been in a warm period and are seeing a subtle change in flow pattern. The Arctic air in the Yukon and Northwest Territories is sliding south.' He anticipates the cold air will continue to seep out of the interior throughout the following week, but warns it won't be a sudden or significant cold snap. 'There will be a minor recovery for the next work week, but the cold air mass will stall...it won't be a sudden warm-up,' he cautions.Fortunately, this expected chill won't reach the bone-chilling lows experienced in January 2024, when overnight temperatures plunged to -12 C and 60 km/h winds made it feel as cold as -20 C. In that event, the Arctic air directly channeled through Howe Sound, bringing dangerously frigid conditions. This time, the cold air is mostly confined to the B.C. Interior and slowly filtering into the region, preventing extreme lows. The interior is currently experiencing significantly colder temperatures, ranging from -15 C to -20 C. The national weather agency predicts a weak La Niña could contribute to near-normal or slightly below-normal temperatures in February. Proctor urges local residents to remain prepared for the shift in weather, despite it not being a major cold event. 'It's going to be a big shock for people. Be prepared for cooler temperatures and frost in the mornings can make conditions slippery.
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