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Dreaming of a white B.C. Christmas? Here’s what history tells us

Predictably, Environment Canada says snow is far more likely in Prince George than Victoria
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Children hit the sledding hill off Mills Road in North Saanich near Victoria International Airport after a late-December snowfall in 2021. (Black Press Media file photo)

Phrases like “smells like snow” are abundant these days, even in B.C.’s balmy capital of Victoria where odds are good that Christmas will be green.

Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts weather seven days out, which means the soonest predictions for Dec. 25 weather will come on Dec. 19.

But for those who can’t wait, Environment Canada compiled some statistics, though what a white Christmas is might depend on where you hail from.

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Christine van Reeuwyk

About the Author: Christine van Reeuwyk

I'm dedicated to serving the community of Oak Bay as a senior journalist with the Greater Victoria news team.
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