Arctic chill over much of B.C., snowy wallop for Vancouver Island: Environment Canada
People walk along Willow's beach in Victoria, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Residents of coastal British Columbia are facing another day of winter-like conditions and frigid temperatures as the latest weather system brushes across the province.
Residents of coastal British Columbia are facing another day of winter-like conditions and frigid temperatures as the latest weather system brushes across the province. Snowfall warnings are posted for eastern and inland Vancouver Island, with accumulations of up to 15 centimetres before the storm eases Saturday.
A high-pressure system over the B.C. Interior is continuing to push icy air out to the coast, prompting arctic outflow warnings for the north and central coasts, Fraser Valley and Whistler as wind chill values make it feel as cold as minus 20.Wind warnings are in place for Greater Victoria and Howe Sound as gusts of up to 90 kilometres per hour are forecast, while special weather statements cover the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, Sunshine Coast, southern Gulf Islands and Metro Vancouver.
A dusting of snow, no more than five centimetres, is expected in those regions, potentially creating challenges for the afternoon commute, but Environment Canada predicts “significantly less” impact than Tuesday night’s storm.Sign up for our newsletter to get breaking news and daily digests sent to your email.Peace River residents in northeastern B.C.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Snowstorm halts mail delivery in some B.C. cities as Canada Post issues red, yellow alerts - Terrace StandardSnowstorm halts mail delivery in some B.C. cities as Canada Post issues red, yellow alerts
Read more »
Vancouver Island marmot at risk of being wiped out: reportAt least 2,253 species, including the Vancouver Island marmot, are at risk of being wiped out, according to a comprehensive new report.
Read more »
Blake Shelton to headline Sunfest music festival on Vancouver IslandU.S. country music star Blake Shelton will headline next year's Sunfest Country Music Festival on Vancouver Island, organizers announced Wednesday.
Read more »