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Extreme Cold
Arctic Outflow Warnings
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Current Situation
All Arctic Outflow and Extreme Cold Warnings issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada have now ended.
Cold Weather Warnings
View Active Weather WarningsEmergency Warming Centres and Public Warming Spaces
Emergency Warming Centres and Public Warming Spaces may be opened by local authorities in your area.
- Locations may be added by your local authority directly to Emergency Map BC
- Locations may be listed on your municipality, Local Authority or First Nation website or social media channels
Extreme Weather Response Shelters are operated by BC Housing and their partners for anyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness:
- Locations are listed on the BC Housing Emergency Shelter Map
Recommended Actions
If you are in the area under an Extreme Cold or Arctic Outflow Warning:
Know the
symptoms of cold-related illness and seek medical care if you or someone you are caring for are unwell:
Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number in case of a medical emergency.
Take steps to
keep your home warm or seek warmer locations, such as an Emergency Warming Centre or a Public Warming Space.
Check on family, friends and neighbours who are at higher risk of cold-related illness, particularly if they live alone.
To locate confirmed power outages in your region, go to BC Hydro’s outage map:
Learn more about preparing for a power outage.
Monitor local sources of information and follow all instructions from your municipality, Local Authority or First Nation.
Extreme Cold Safety and Preparedness
Resources to help you prepare for extreme cold:
Contact a healthcare provider, or call
HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1, if you are experiencing mild, cold-related illness. Call 9-1-1 in case of medical emergency.
About Weather Alerts
Learn more about the types of winter weather alerts issued in B.C.
Watches
Alert you about weather conditions where there is potential for a significant storm or severe weather to occur. A Watch could be upgraded to a Warning.
Warnings
Are urgent messages that severe weather is either occurring or will occur.