What's the weather like in British Columbia in winter?
The weather will depend on where you are in the province. In general, coastal regions tend to experience milder winters compared to the interior and mountainous areas. Coastal areas like Vancouver and Victoria have relatively mild winters with temperatures averaging around 0 to 10 degrees Celsius (32 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit). These areas often receive more rain than snow, but occasional snowfall can occur. In the interior and northern mountainous regions, winters are colder with temperatures dropping below freezing. Temperatures can range from -5 to -10 degrees Celsius (23 to 14 degrees Fahrenheit) in the Okanagan to well below -10 to -25 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit) in the north. Heavy snowfall is common in these areas, and winter tires are required for all highway travel between October and April.