Northern B.C. expected to see a wet — not white — Christmas
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A warming trend means northern B.C. may have a wet — rather than white — Christmas.
Armel Castellan, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, says temperatures have been higher than normal in the northern part of the province with some places tracking toward the warmest December on record.
"[We're seeing] 17, 18 degrees above what would be seasonal at this time of year," Castellan said.
Businesses in Prince George, including its outdoor ice rink and popular cross-country ski resort, say they are taking a hit from the atypical weather.
The Prince George Ice Oval at Exhibition Park has yet to open this winter.
"There's no point when it's well above zero and raining, so it's been incredibly frustrating this year with the weather," Kathy Lewis, president of the Outdoor Ice Oval Society, said.
Lewis says they've never had a Christmas where the rink isn't open.
With temperatures expected to come down slightly for the Christmas weekend, Lewis hopes they're able to open, even if it's for a short period.
"If we get the weather that the forecast is saying ... we may be able to get a base established in time, but it's a bit of a long shot," she said.
A lack of snow has affected ski resorts throughout the province.
Prince George-based Caledonia Nordic, known for its popular cross-country skiing trails, had to close this week due to a limited snowpack.
John Bowes, general manager of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club, says they were able to open earlier in the season, but closed again after a change in weather.
"Unfortunately since [the initial snowfall] we have experienced warm temperatures and rain," Bowes said, adding recent rainfall has melted existing snow and turned trails icy.
"We're trying to preserve what we have and make sure that it's safe for all our skiers."
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