A period of significantly colder weather will begin to affect the province from Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 to Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. It is expected that we will see temperatures plummeting to well below average with the coldest air lingering over Central & Northern B.C. There will be a combination of cold, snow and wind-chill.
Interior Health is reminding people that the increasing cold temperature heightens the risk of cold-related injuries and illnesses, especially regarding the unhoused population.
Please continue to monitor your local forecasts for the most up to date temperature and snow information.
Ministry information
You can also receive weather alerts and updates on the Government of Canada’s weather alerts.
It is important to know about different resources that are available. If you, or someone you know, needs to find shelter from the outside conditions, you can access services through your community municipality. Check out the BC Housing shelter locations or view the BC Emergency information interactive map.
More resources
- Cold Temperature Exposure | HealthLink BC
- Extreme cold - Canada.ca
- Cold-Related Emergencies: Staying Warm and Safe in Canadian Winters - Canadian Red Cross
- BC Gov | People encouraged to prepare for winter weather
People in the community who need life-threatening emergency care should always call 911 for transport to the nearest available and appropriate facility.
Anyone unsure whether an emergency room visit is warranted can call HealthLink BC at 811, or visit www.HealthLinkBC.ca for non-emergency health information from nurses, dietitians and pharmacists 24 hours a day, seven days per week.
Learn more about cold-related injuries and how to prepare for the cold
