The first snowy blast of winter in Metro Vancouver is expected to continue with up to 25 centimetres of snow predicted in some areas.

Temperatures already several degrees below seasonal averages will feel significantly colder, with parts of the Fraser Valley and eastern Metro Vancouver experiencing -20 C windchill. Temperatures at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) could feel as cold as -10 C or lower.

The first widespread snowfall of winter has hit Metro Vancouver, with Environment Canada warning the ongoing wintry blast could eventually bring up to 25 centimetres to start off a frigid week.

Some Metro Vancouver colleges and universities are being impacted by snow, with some in-person classes moving online.

A winter storm could wallop the Lower Mainland with up to 30 cm of snowfall this weekend. Environment Canada Meteorologist Alyssa Charbonneau told V.I.A. that Saturday, Feb. 1 will be cool with isolated snow showers that could get heavy with minor accumulations but no significant snowfall is expected.

Environment Canada also says B.C.’s South Coast may see a wintry mix of weather conditions over the next several days

Residents of Metro Vancouver woke up to the first significant snow dump of the winter season on Sunday, as forecasters warn of further snow to come overnight.

B.C. experienced winter weather over the weekend, with cold temperatures and significant snowfall affecting many areas across the province. Forecasters warn that the snowfall is expected to continue,