Brace for Bitter Cold: Environment Canada Alerts Whistler and Howe Sound of Wind Chill Plummeting to -20°C

B.C. is experiencing harsh winter weather. Wind chill warnings are now in effect in the North Coast and parts of the Southwest, just above Metro Vancouver. The cold is pushing into the Howe Sound area and the Sea to Sky corridor, reaching places like Whistler and Pemberton.

Environment Canada has warned about an Arctic outflow. This means temperatures will drop significantly, with wind chill values potentially hitting -20°C during the night and early morning. These conditions can be risky, leading to frostbite or hypothermia in just a few minutes.

Residents are advised to protect themselves by covering exposed skin when heading out and ensuring they stay dry. Currently, the severe cold is expected to ease by Tuesday afternoon.

Earlier warnings were also issued for areas like Terrace and Kitimat in the North Coast and regions near Yoho and Kootenay national parks. These warnings remain active until Tuesday. In some places, such as Yoho and Kootenay, the wind chill has been reported to plummet to -28°C and -27°C, respectively, while Terrace sees values around -22°C.