As colder weather – from strong winds and heavy snow to freezing rain – rolls into British Columbia, it's important to winterize homes to be better prepared for the weather, experts say.

Environment Canada has issued extreme cold warnings for most of the province on Christmas Day, with much of Metro Vancouver waking up to snowfall and a "White Christmas".

Temperatures are expected to go down to –30 C in Prince George, with extreme wind chill values making it feel like –50 C in some locations.

The forecaster is warning the province's cold snap is set to last a while, and is telling people to be mindful of pets and keep emergency supplies on hand.

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