Prince George woke up to another frigid day Monday, Feb. 3, with more of the same expected over the next two weeks.
The weather forecast called for a high of -18 C Monday, with a few flurries before dropping to -24 C overnight.
Looking ahead, the long-range forecast indicates temperatures won’t move back within the single digits of the freezing market until mid-month.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
The day will be bright and sunny, with a high of -16 C, though it will feel closer to -23 C with the wind chill. Winds will be light from the north at 16 km/h. Temperatures will drop dramatically overnight, with a low of -29 C, feeling closer to -32 C. Skies will remain mostly clear, making it a frigid night.
Wednesday, Feb. 5
A mix of sun and clouds will persist throughout the day, with temperatures reaching -17 C, but feeling closer to -19 C. Wind speeds will be light, and there is a 20% chance of sun, offering just a few hours of sunlight. Temperatures will dip to -25 C at night, feeling even colder at -28 C. The night will be partly cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries.
Thursday, Feb. 6
Cloud cover will increase slightly in the morning, with a mix of sun and clouds. The high for the day will be -15 C, and it will feel like -16 C with light winds from the north. Overnight, temperatures will fall to -26 C, feeling like -29 C, with partly cloudy skies and a 20% chance of snow.
Friday, Feb. 7
Expect another mix of sun and clouds, with temperatures reaching -13 C, though it will feel like -15 C due to light southerly winds. There's a slight chance of snow later in the day, especially after sunset. Temperatures will drop to -21 C at night, with a 40% chance of snow and up to 1 cm of accumulation.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Snow will become more likely on Saturday. A few flurries are expected during the day, with temperatures hovering around -9 C, though the wind chill will make it feel like -10 C. Snowfall will increase at night, with light snow expected and an accumulation of 2-4 cm. Temperatures will drop to -15 C, feeling more like -20 C.
Sunday, Feb. 9
Snow will continue through the day, with up to 3 cm expected to accumulate. The high will be -10 C, but it will feel like -16 C with the wind. Overnight, flurries will persist, and temperatures will drop to -20 C, feeling more like -26 C with winds from the north.
Monday, Feb. 10
Flurries are expected again on Monday, with temperatures reaching -11 C, feeling like -15 C. The day will remain partly sunny in the afternoon. Nighttime temperatures will dip to -20 C, and skies will remain partly cloudy.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Expect a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day, with temperatures around -12 C. It will feel colder, around -14 C, with light winds from the north. The night will see temperatures dropping to -23 C, with a 20% chance of snow.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Mainly sunny skies will greet you on Wednesday, with a high of -7 C. Winds will be light from the north, and the day will feel more like -10 C. At night, temperatures will fall to -18 C, with mostly cloudy skies.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Cloudy skies will return, with a high of -8 C. The wind chill will make it feel closer to -12 C. Expect a cloudy night with temperatures dipping to -17 C.
Friday, Feb. 14
Valentine’s Day will bring a welcome break with mostly sunny skies and a high of -7 C. The evening will be clear and cold, with temperatures plummeting to -17 C.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Snow will return on Saturday, starting with a chance of scattered flurries during the day and continuing into the night, with 1-3 cm of accumulation. Daytime highs will be -5 C, and temperatures will feel colder with wind chill.
Sunday, Feb. 16
Heavy snow is expected to hit Sunday, with up to 5 cm accumulating throughout the day. Expect a high of -1 C, with it feeling more like -2 C. Snow will continue into the night, with temperatures dropping to -9 C.
Monday, Feb. 17
The cold and snowy conditions will persist with scattered flurries during the day and into the evening. Expect a high of -1 C, but it will feel like -3 C due to the wind chill.
In summary, brace for a chilly stretch with snow and flurries scattered throughout the forecast. Keep those winter layers handy and stay warm!
