Environment and Climate Change Canada ended a yellow winter storm warning for Dawson Creek, British Columbia, on February 18, 2026, though residents are still facing dangerously cold temperatures. While the heavy snow has stopped, a significant frostbite risk remains as wind chill values stay near minus 35 through the middle of the week.
Temperatures dropped to minus 25 degrees Celsius early Wednesday morning. These conditions are roughly 20 degrees below the normal February highs of minus 5 degrees Celsius for the region.
Safety experts from the Government of Canada warn that when wind chills reach minus 35, exposed skin can freeze in 10 to 30 minutes. The forecast predicts northerly winds will continue to create these conditions through at least Thursday morning, making it important for people to limit their time outdoors.
Local authorities are asking residents to check on their neighbours and ensure home heating systems are working properly. Drivers should also be careful on Highway 97, as the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure notes that road salt is often less effective at melting ice during periods of extreme cold.
