Overview

• British Columbia is experiencing record-breaking cold temperatures, with six temperature records shattered province-wide.
• Extreme cold warnings are in place for the north and Interior, with temperatures of –40 C expected near Prince George, and –35 C in the southern Interior.
• Environment Canada forecasts more snowfall for the South Coast on Tuesday night, and a 'robust' low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy snow from the North Coast through the Cariboo to the Alberta border.
• The sustained cold has caused pipes to burst at some homes, businesses, hospitals, and a seniors facility, leading to evacuations and disruptions.
• Despite the extreme cold, British Columbians set a new record for energy usage, with peak energy consumption reaching 11,300 megawatts.