It appears Vancouver weather may a bit dry this week.
Temperatures are predicted to be slightly warmer starting Wednesday, Feb. 12, according to V.I.A.'s Weatherhood.
But before the mercury rises, areas of the city are expected to endure a cold night Tuesday with a low of -7 C in southern and eastern neighbourhoods.
Weatherhood is calling for a mix of sun and clouds for Vancouver as a whole with very minimal precipitation.
"We have been in a colder stretch for an extended period but there hasn't been much precipitation," Environment Canada Meteorologist Derek Lee told V.I.A. this week.
"We are sitting at about 15 to 20 per cent of the average monthly precipitation level."
Communities like South Vancouver, Dunbar, Killarney, Hastings-Sunrise and Strathcona may be treated to sunnier skies by Thursday with a high of 5 C.
Meanwhile, 10 km/h winds by waterfront areas could drop temperatures to -15 C with the chill. This includes downtown, Stanley Park, False Creek and Granville Island.
Currently, Weatherhood's data shows Trout Lake as the warmest neighbourhood in Vancouver at 4 C. Killarney is the coldest at -7 C and South Vancouver is the windiest at 10 km/h.
'Winter weather affects your health'
And with predicted colder periods this week, Vancouver officials are reminding residents to dress warmly.
Hypothermia and frostbite are possible during prolonged stints outside, as well as serious injury from slipping or falling, the city said.
Those at higher risk include adults aged 65 and older, children one year and younger, people with disabilities and/or limited mobility, people with pre-existing illnesses, outdoor workers and people living in homes with no heat or power.
Residents are encouraged to dress to the conditions, limit time outdoors and be aware of the surroundings, especially when walking around snow and ice. The city stated this can include walking with a ski pole or cane for better balance.
As well, Vancouver has several warming centres that open to the public in cases of extreme weather:
Powell Street Getaway
- 450 E Hastings St.
- Hours of operation: 9 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- All genders, couples are welcome (pets, bikes and carts are OK)
- Hot beverages and snacks are available
- Includes an Overdose Prevention Site
Bud Osborne Shelter, Warming Centre
- 27 W Hastings St.
- Hours of operation: 8:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- All genders (pets OK, storage available but cannot accept carts)
Chinatown Peace Church
- 375 E Pender St.
- Hours of operation: 9:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. (closed on Saturday)
- Drop-in site
- All genders, couples are welcome (bikes and carts are OK)
- Hot beverages and snacks are available
Mt. Pleasant Community Centre
- 1 Kingsway
- Hours of operations: 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Saturday, Sunday), 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. (Friday, Monday)
- All genders, couples are welcome (pets OK)
- Hot beverages and snacks are available
Vancouver Community Services Office
- 3360 Fraser St.
- Hours of operation: 8:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- All genders, couples are welcome (bikes and carts are OK)
- Hot beverages and snacks are available
Odd Fellows Hall
- 1443 W 8th Ave.
- Hours of operations: 9:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Sunday and Monday
- Drop-in site
- All genders, couples are welcome (bikes OK, no carts or pets)
- Hot beverages and snacks are available
Parish of St. Mary’s Kerrisdale
- 2490 W 37th Ave.
- Hours of operation: 8:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- All genders, couples are welcome (carts OK outside)
- Hot beverages and snacks are available
West End Community Centre
- 870 Denman St. (entrance off Haro Street)
- Hours of operation: 5:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Saturday, Sunday), 9:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Friday, Monday)
- All genders, couples are welcome (pets OK)
- Hot beverages and snacks are available
The city has yet to release any extension of shelter spaces, which ended on Monday.
V.I.A. will update this story with more information as it becomes available.
With a file from Elana Shepert
Stay up-to-date with hyperlocal forecasts across 50 neighbourhoods in the Lower Mainland with V.I.A.'s Weatherhood.
