Winter storm conditions are expected for much of Vancouver Island on Friday, according to Environment Canada, with heavy overnight snow forecast for a key stretch of Highway 1. Inland and western portions of Vancouver Island are on winter storm watch, as are the Gulf Islands. A woman died of exposure earlier this week after temperatures hit similar lows in Dawson Creek, B.C. Weather records brokenArctic outflow warnings are also still in place for Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound and Whistler. Wind chill values in those areas could be as low as –20 C on Friday, the weather agency said.

Source: CBC News February 12, 2021 15:13 UTC