B.C. weather: Warm fall, frigid winter may be on the way [Video]

Environment and Climate Change Canada says warmer fall weather will likely be followed up by frigid and wet conditions when a La Niña pattern hits B.C.’s South Coast.

Warning preparedness meteorologist Armel Castellan says the region is currently experiencing temperatures above the seasonal average, a trend that could continue for the next few months.

“That’s mostly because of a pattern offshore with warmer waters,” he said.

While warmer temperatures will persist, Castellan says the days of sunshine and clear skies are likely numbered due to an incoming weather pattern.

“I would take the days that are clear and nice and warm and maximize them,” he said.

“Go jump in some crispy leaves because the soggy ones are also coming to our neighbourhoods relatively soon.”

According to Castellan, December is likely when we will begin to see a significant drop off in temperature, when a La Niña weather pattern will move …