The sun may provide Vancouver with peaceful easy feelings this weekend in spite of the unseasonably cold temperatures.
V.I.A.'s Weatherhood is predicting very light snowfall for the city Saturday morning, Feb. 8, tapering off by noon so the skies can open up for warmer rays.
Eastern inland communities like Strathcona, Trout Lake and Hastings-Sunrise are expected to experience the warmest daily temps — 4 C by Sunday afternoon.
The forecast is calling for 1.5 cm of accumulation around False Creek, but less than 1 cm everywhere else.
Bundle up (and shovel), Vancouver!
Overnight lows may drop to -4 C in South Vancouver and Killarney, -3 C in Southlands, Kerrisdale, UBC and Jericho, and -1 C downtown.
Vancouver as a whole, according to Weatherhood, may also feel a slight breeze of less than 10 km/h through the weekend.
Vancouver residents are advised to wear layers of warm clothing when venturing outdoors this weekend.
The city noted in a social media post Friday that current winter conditions may be challenging, including snow and ice on roads and sidewalks.
As well, as conditions could change at a moment's notice, snow and ice could fall from local roofs or overhangs.
The city is also 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, which 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 extended its extreme weather alert with several warming centres open today until Monday:
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 following shelter spaces will remain open today until Monday:
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 E 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)
Stay up-to-date with hyperlocal forecasts across 50 neighbourhoods in the Lower Mainland with V.I.A.'s Weatherhood.
