Turns out, the night will be the darkest (and coldest) before the dawn brings above-freezing temperatures in Vancouver this week.
The city experienced one more snowfall Tuesday morning, Feb. 4, and what will follow may bring brighter days.
Downtown and South Vancouver saw 2 and 3 cm of snow respectively earlier today, which may be the last significant accumulation of the week, according to V.I.A.'s Weatherhood.
But now, the data shows the mercury is on the rise between now and Friday in the city.
Thursday will be the warmest day, especially in east Vancouver neighbourhoods with a high of 3 C for Strathcona, Trout Lake and Hastings-Sunrise.
The thermometer is forecast to read 2 C for Downtown, Stanley Park and Yaletown, as well as inland southern communities like Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Langara and Killarney.
Areas along or near water should get the brunt of the cold snap with a high of -1 C on Wednesday and an overnight low of -7 C. This includes UBC, Kitsilano, Granville Island and False Creek.
A slight breeze, if any, is expected to whip through all of Vancouver at 10 km/h tomorrow afternoon.
City of Vancouver reminder: Shovel your snow
The City is reminding homeowners to shovel the snow and ice on their property before 10 a.m.
Vancouver asks all residents to shovel their sidewalks daily in front of and/or on a corner lot and keep storm drains clear to prevent flooding whenever snow falls or when temperatures drop below 0 C.
Those who don't may receive a $250 fine, according to the bylaw, and could increase to $750 if snow and ice stay on site for more than 24 hours.
You're not obligated to clear snow if you live on a commercial or residential private property.
Residents who are unable to shovel their sidewalks can also request a Snow Angel.
City extreme weather alert
The City of Vancouver has also extended its extreme weather alert in hopes of providing warm spaces for the community.
Public warming centres and shelters, open now until Thursday, are as follows:
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.
- 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. (Sunday), 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. (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.
- 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. (Sunday), 9:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Monday)
- All genders, couples are welcome (pets OK)
- Hot beverages and snacks are available
Directions Youth Services Centre
- 1138 Burrard St.
- Hours of operation: 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- Will provide overnight accommodation to 10 individuals (ages 13-24, all genders served)
Aboriginal Front Door
- 390 Main St.
- Hours of operation: 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Entrance at 205 East Hastings St.
- Will provide overnight accommodation to 34 individuals (ages 19 and older; couples welcome)
The Salvation Army Belkin House
- 555 Homer St.
- Hours of operation: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Will provide overnight accommodation to 25 individuals (ages 19 and older)
- 18 men and seven (7) women
OPS Overnight EWR Shelter
- 141 E Hastings St.
- Hours of operation: 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Access via front entrance
- Will provide overnight accommodation to 20 individuals (ages 19 and older)
Commercial-Hastings EWR
- 1726 East Hastings St.
- Hours of operation: 8:30 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
- Site entrance is through the front gate
- Will provide overnight accommodation to 15 individuals (ages 19 and older)
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House EWR Shelter
- 2425 Oxford St.
- Hours of operation: 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
- Site entrance is on the right side of the building (East facing)
- Dinner, breakfast, and snacks served.
- Will provide overnight accommodation to 20 individuals (ages 19 and older)
Marpole Neighbourhood House EWR Shelter
- 8585 Hudson St.
- Hours of operation: 9:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Site entrance is through courtyard door (South facing)
- Will provide overnight accommodation to 30 individuals (ages 19 and older)
The Nest
- 320 Alexander St.
- Hours of operation: 8 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- Entrance at white gate. Ring buzzer for access.
- Will provide overnight accommodation to 20 individuals (ages 19 and older; transgender, gender diverse and two-spirit people only)
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