Special Weather Statement: Environment Canada

Special weather statement in effect for:

East Vancouver Island - Duncan to Nanaimo

A cold spell is in the forecast for most of B.C.

Arctic air will invade B.C. beginning overnight Friday, with a major shift in temperature from our mild January.

Temperatures will be 5 to 10 degrees below normal over the South Coast.

Gusty winds will accompany the arrival of the cold air, and the wind chill will make it feel even colder.

Temperatures are expected to gradually rise late next week, in early February. However, there remains significant uncertainty on the timing of a return to seasonal temperatures.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck