Vancouver providing warm shelters from cold weather

The City of Vancouver is reminding the public of weather shelters and warming centres as freezing temperatures creep back in.

Information Bulletin: City reminds public of extreme weather shelters and warming centres as temperatures drops. Read more https://t.co/Hp7ixSw802@ParkBoard pic.twitter.com/A5cUaEWkTn

— City of Vancouver (@CityofVancouver) January 27, 2023

Environment Canada issued an Arctic Air warning for most of B.C. beginning Jan. 27.

This cold spell presents a major shift in temperature from a fairly mild January.

Environment Canada’s advisory says the temperature will drop five to 10 degrees below normal around B.C.’s south coast. Northern B.C. coastal areas are expected to see a major temperature drop as well.

CityNews meteorologist Carl Lam says because the Lower Mainland is usually covered in a layer of clouds, the temperature doesn’t fluctuate that much, and it keeps us warmer compared to other places.