— a cold snap is headed to the northern and central areas of the province, with temperatures expected to dip up to 16 degrees lower than what is usually recorded at this time of the year. David Phillips, a senior climatologist with Environment Canada, said this week could bring "winter's last hurrah" after the relatively mild temperatures experienced in November, December, and January. Extreme cold warningsExtreme cold warnings are currently in place for Peace River, the Cassiar Mountains, Fort Nelson, and Watson Lake. Phillips said the cold temperatures aren't likely to be record-breaking, and that temperatures may return to normal just after Valentine's Day. The snow is expected to hit the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt and along Highway 3 from Hope to Princeton.

Source: CBC News February 06, 2021 19:52 UTC