Local Winter
Season that comes after fall.
Winter
Frozen water.
Ice
Largest mammal in BC that hibernates in winter.
Bear
Winter handwear.
Mittens or gloves
Gulf Island where winter temperatures are generally mildest.
Galiano
Gulf Islands ferry terminal closest to Vancouver.
Tsawwassen
Property of snow that traps heat under it.
Insulation
Large, brown-and-white migratory bird commonly seen flying V-shaped from BC to the US in winter.
Canada Goose
Clothing strategy using multiple pieces to trap air.
Layers
Vancouver Island city that receives the most annual snowfall.
Courtenay
Main ferry route serving Mayne Island.
Swartz Bay
Ice floats because it is less ___ than water.
Dense
Fur layer beneath the outer coat that traps heat.
Underfur
Dangerous cold-related condition caused by prolonged exposure.
Hypothermia
Northern BC city known for having the coldest winter temperatures.
Fort Nelson
Southern Gulf Island with the largest population.
Salt Spring
Short winter days reduce sunlight’s ___ reaching Earth.
Energy
Winter camouflage colour of the snowshoe hare.
White
Wet clothing increases ___ loss.
Heat
Very large coastal BC city that often experiences rain instead of snow in winter.
Vancouver
Ocean-driven weather pattern that can cause warmer winters.
El Niño
BC winter day with the fewest hours of sunlight.
December 21st or Solstice
Small rodent that makes tunnels under snow in winter.
Vole
Two essential winter survival principles: ___ and ___.
Warm, dry.
BC ski resort town with the most winter snow.
Whistler