Get ready, snowfall warning issued

Get ready, snowfall warning issued
Up to 10 centimetres expected in some areas
News1130 Staff/The National Post Jan 04, 2011 07:03:02 AM
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - Bundle up!  There is a snowfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound and the Sunshine Coast.  It will be overcast during the morning with only a few light flurries developing.

This afternoon, you'll see one to three centimetres of snow accumulating in the Lower Mainland.  After sunset, temperatures will hold near zero all night, with five to 10 centimetres expected.

By Wednesday morning, wet snow will be mixed with freezing rain for the inland sections of the Fraser Valley, so roads may be icy and slushy.  But all precipitation changes to rain within Metro Vancouver by Wednesday morning.

The City of Vancouver will have about 20 trucks out on the road and will continue salting and sanding the roads through the night.  They'll focus on major arterials before hitting the side streets.

Busting snow-related myths

Do people who work outside in cold weather have thicker blood than the rest of us?  With winter officially in full swing, News1130 is busting some myths that have formed over the years about how we cope with sub-zero temperatures.

There is no such thing as thicker blood that would actually restrict circulation and probably make you colder.  It turns out, some people do actually handle the chilly temperatures better than others, but it may be because they're used to working in the outdoors  They may also be acclimated to do based on where they live or grew up.

Professor Gordon Giesbrecht with the University of Manitoba tells the National Post there are no tips or tricks to deal with the cold.  He's nicknamed 'Professor Popsicle' for busting cold weather myths.

He claims dressing warm will do its part to keep you from getting cold but not from catching a cold.  There isn't any number of layers you can wear to prevent getting sick and Giesbrecht adds you stay warm based on how your brain reacts to the weather.