Environment Canada has advised the City of Maple Ridge of an upcoming sudden and significant shift to cold temperatures. This is expected to affect Maple Ridge from Saturday, January 18 through Wednesday, January 22. This is the first significant cold snap of the season. We expect cold temperatures at least 5⁰C below normal with daytime highs between 0 to 5⁰C and overnight lows: 0 to -10⁰C. There is a risk that windchill may push these temperatures as low as -15⁰C locally.
With the cold air in place, the risk of snow events increases for all next week, especially later in the week. Cold weather advisories are likely to be issued by Environment Canada in the coming days.
Emergency Warming Centre Open:
To support the needs of vulnerable community members during this cold weather, The City of Maple Ridge will be opening a temporary emergency warming centre at The Greg Moore Youth Centre. The centre will be supported by members of the City’s Recreation Services Team and will have an on-site security guard provided by Westridge Security.
Dates of City Warming Centre Operation:
- Saturday 18th January (7pm – 7am)
- Sunday 19th January (7pm – 7am)
- Monday 20th January (7pm – 7am)
- Tuesday 21st January (7pm – 7am)
📍 Access via southside door next to Walmart Parking Lot - 11925 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6G2
Partner Locations Offering Cold Weather Shelter
Overnight Shelters:
- Salvation Army (55 beds)
9 PM–7 AM | Intake starts 1 PM daily
📍 22188 Lougheed Hwy - Ridge Church (30 beds)
9:30 PM–7 AM | Intake closes 3 AM
📍 22155 Lougheed Hwy
Daytime Warm Spaces:
- Salvation Army
10 AM–5 PM (extended in extreme weather)
📍 22188 Lougheed Hwy - The Hub @ Ridge Church
9 AM–3 PM (Mon–Fri)
📍 22155 Lougheed Hwy - Maple Ridge Library
10 AM–5 PM (Sat–Sun)
📍 130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd - Albion Community Centre
9 AM–5 PM (Sat–Sun)
📍 24165 104 Ave
Recommended Actions:
- Dress in layers and limit time outdoors.
- Check on vulnerable neighbors, family, and friends.
- Ensure your home is winter-ready to prevent frozen pipes and other weather-related issues.
- Exercise caution while driving or walking on potentially slippery surfaces.
- Be cautious near frozen lakes, ponds, or other water bodies. Thin ice and cold water pose serious risks, including immersion hazards.
- Stay updated with the latest weather information from Environment Canada and follow local advisories.
Stay safe and warm! #MapleRidge #ColdWeather #StaySafe