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Frosty temperatures continue in British Columbia, with little reprieve as persistent Arctic outflow floods the region with cold air. Meanwhile, another significant system is on the way for the Lower Mainland. Details here.

Extreme cold continues, signficant system ahead. Here's when


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Friday, December 16, 2016, 2:33 PM - Frosty temperatures continue in British Columbia, with little reprieve as persistent Arctic outflow floods the region with cold air.


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Arctic outflow warnings remain in effect Friday for inland sections of the central and north coasts, as well as the Fraser Valley. Meanwhile, the Peace River, Yoho and Kootenay Parks are under an extreme cold warning.

"An Arctic ridge of high pressure, well entrenched over the B.C. Interior, will continue to generate cold outflow winds through the eastern Fraser Valley," Environment Canada says. "Cold temperatures combining with the outflow will result in wind chill values as low as minus 20 for the day."


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"Arctic outflow warnings are issued when bitterly cold air flows from the interior to coastal communities and the outflow winds create wind chill values of -20 or less for 6 hours or more," adds the weather agency.

More snow is ahead for the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island as a Pacific front pushes in Saturday night into Sunday.

"Snow will continue through Sunday," says Environment Canada in a special weather statement. "The Arctic air that has been with us for nearly two weeks will finally be flushed out by milder Pacific air. Snow will gradually change to rain beginning Sunday night."

Snowfall totals will vary depending on where you live. However, a general 5 to 10 cm is possible for downtown Vancouver, while up to 20 cm can be expected for regions east and at slightly higher elevations.

"In eastern sections of the Fraser Valley and from Squamish to Whistler the temperatures will remain low enough that snow may persist well into Monday," adds the weather agency. "During the change-over there will be a risk of freezing rain for the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, and inland communities of Vancouver Island including Port Alberni."

With moderate rainfall and melting snow, there is the risk of localized flooding Monday.

Conditions looks to remain unsettled into next week.

"A couple of stronger and more moisture-laden systems for early next week," adds The Weather Network's Dr. Doug Gillham. "While temperatures will be somewhat milder with more Pacific influence, they will still be below seasonal with snow levels low enough for ski areas to receive abundant snow."

Stay tuned to The Weather Network for updates as the forecast develops.

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