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Just as British Columbia's south coast digs out from a nasty winter storm that dumped more than a half meter of snow in some areas, another snowfall warning has been issued for the region.

This week's cold snap continues, as snow returns to the immediate forecast for Metro Vancouver. A special weather statement issued early Thursday morning by Environment Canada warns of overnight snowfall continuing into Friday, as well as "bitterly cold arctic outflow winds Friday night and Saturday."

Someone get the team at Environment Canada some celebratory cookies: As predicted (here, and elsewhere in the newsiverse), actual snow has actually fallen in Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­today.

Last year, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­residents faced unexpected amounts of snow. Photo Dan Toulgoet Don’t let all that sunshine fool you… things are about to get very chilly in Vancouver, and snow is forecast to fall this weekend and into next week.

After a weekend that felt like spring, winter is back in the Sea to Sky. An Environment Canada snowfall warning is in effect for Squamish to Whistler.

The weather outside is frightful in Metro Vancouver, if your definition of frightful covers seemingly endless heavy rains. Not surprisingly, a rainfall warning is in effect for the entire region Thursday.

A "significant wind storm" is already blustering across the Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­region, and things are only likely to get worse as the day progresses.

Wind warnings are the new normal these days in the lower mainland, and today is no exception. Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Metro Vancouver.

The torrential rain of Thursday has eased up across Metro Vancouver, but we are still facing stormy conditions in the region. A wind warning is in place Friday for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­and all surrounding municipalities.

The rain that started up Wednesday night across Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­will continue to soak the region through Friday.