Environment Canada lifted a winter storm warning for Dawson Creek, British Columbia, on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The storm, which began on Tuesday, brought heavy snow and extreme cold to the region, but conditions are now starting to improve for local residents.
The storm dropped between 15 and 25 centimetres of snow across the area, including neighbouring communities like Fort St. John, Chetwynd, and Tumbler Ridge. Strong winds reaching up to 60 kilometres per hour also created difficult travel conditions on Highway 97 through Pine Pass, where blowing snow made it hard for drivers to see the road.
Temperatures fell to a low of -23 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with wind chills making it feel as cold as -28 degrees Celsius. To assist those in need during the cold snap, a 24-hour warming centre was opened at the Nawican Friendship Centre at 1401 102nd Avenue. While the warning has ended, Avalanche Canada says the risk of an avalanche remains at moderate to considerable levels in the South Peace mountain areas.
Larry Neufeld, MLA for Peace River South, advised anyone travelling into the backcountry to check local conditions and carry proper safety equipment. He noted that planning routes carefully is essential following the heavy snowfall. Normal activities are expected to resume throughout the community as the weather clears.
The forecast for the remainder of the week shows a gradual warming trend for the city. Daytime highs are expected to rise steadily over the next several days. By Tuesday, March 31, 2026, temperatures are predicted to reach -1 degree Celsius with a mix of sun and clouds.
