Environment Canada issued two additional snowfall warnings Thursday morning in Northeast BC.
The weather agency said another 10 to 20 centimetres of snow will is expected to fall throughout the day in the Peace Region.
Fort St. John and Hudson’s Hope are expected to receive close to 10 centimetres, while Chetwynd and Dawson Creek could see between 15 to 20 centimetres.
Snowfalls began early Thursday morning and could continue until midnight.
As of December 17, the Peace Region has received up to 67.1 centimetres of snow so far this month.
Brian Proctor, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, said the region typically averages 26.8 centimetres of snow in December.
He said the region is approaching nearly three times its usual December snowfall.
“It’s a substantial event. It’s very unusual to see consecutive periods of snow like this,” Proctor added.
Environment Canada also released a second snowfall warning for the Pine Pass area along Highway 97 near Williston.
The agency said a long period of snowfall could bring between 15 to 25 centimetres of snow.
“Challenging driving conditions due to rapidly accumulating snow and reduced visibility in blowing snow,” the agency said.
Bitter cold temperatures have gripped the region since December 5.
Environment Canada said temperatures are expected to stay above -15 until January.
In addition, the week leading up to Christmas Day is expected to see temperatures hovering around -30.
The City of Dawson Creek has extended its warming centre at the Nawican Friendship Centre until January 6th.