An extreme cold warning is in effect for the Parkland, along with most areas across the province.
A long period of extreme wind chill is expected as an arctic air mass moves into place over the eastern prairies. We're expecting Wind chill values near -40 overnight, with cold temperatures expected to stick around through the weekend, and into next week.
Wind chills are expected to moderate briefly tomorrow during the day but extreme values are expected to return Saturday night and the warning will likely be expanded. Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.
Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill, and remember, if it's too cold for you to stay outside, it's too cold for your pet.
