Extreme cold warning

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Get Ready to Chill: Extreme Cold Warnings Sweep Across British Columbia and Alberta

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Stay warm as Arctic airmasses and freezing temperatures blanket multiple communities in B.C. and Alberta with extreme cold warnings. Read on to find out more!

A frigid wave is sweeping through British Columbia and Alberta as Extreme Cold and Arctic Outflow Warnings have been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for multiple areas. From Prince George to the Peace Region, communities are bracing for plummeting temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius due to the arrival of an Arctic airmass. In the Cariboo and beyond, wind chills could hit -50 degrees Celsius, making the already cold weather even harsher.

As the extreme cold grips the provinces, residents are urged to bundle up and stay indoors to avoid the bone-chilling temperatures. From Fort St. John to Strathmore, the entire region is under a deep freeze, with wind chills making it feel even colder. Alberta, in particular, is facing a polar vortex bringing morning temperatures down to a staggering -40 degrees Celsius, with wind making it feel like -50 degrees Celsius. The cold snap is expected to persist throughout the weekend, with no relief in sight.

In the face of this icy onslaught, it's essential to stay informed and prepared for the brutal cold ahead. While the weather may seem daunting, communities across B.C. and Alberta are coming together to support one another through the freeze. As the extreme cold warning blankets the provinces, remember to check on vulnerable neighbors and ensure that everyone stays warm and safe during this challenging time.

In the midst of this bone-chilling weather, it's interesting to note that Alberta is experiencing some of the coldest temperatures in years, with wind chills dipping to dangerous levels. Additionally, Environment Canada is closely monitoring the situation, providing regular updates to help residents navigate the extreme conditions and stay protected from the frigid temperatures.

Arctic Outflow and Extreme Cold Warnings: Multiple Communities in ... (Emergency Info BC)

Extreme Cold and Arctic Outflow Warnings have been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for multiple areas of British Columbia:.

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Extreme cold warning issued for Prince George (CKPGToday.ca)

The national forecaster says temperatures should begin to moderate by Saturday morning with the extreme weather being blamed on the arrival of an Arctic airmass ...

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Extreme Cold Warning: Environment Canada warns Peace Region ... (CJDC-TV)

Find breaking Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Peace Region and COVID-19 news, breaking news, weather, sports, local events and video.

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Lakes District under extreme cold warning : My Bulkley Lakes Now (My Bulkley Lakes Now)

According to Environment Canada, this is due to an arctic airmass coming through the region bringing temperatures down to around –40 degrees. The cold front is ...

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Extreme cold warning issued for the Cariboo as wind chill could hit ... (CFJC Today Kamloops)

It's due to an arctic airmass over Northern B.C. that will bring temperatures between near minus 30 and minus 40 degrees Celsius combined with northerly winds ...

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Environment Canada issues extreme cold warning for northeast B.C. (Energeticcity.ca)

According to Environment Canada, an extremely cold arctic ridge is strengthening over the province, with temperatures remaining near -30 degrees for Wednesday ...

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Extreme Cold Warning in place for Prince George : My Prince ... (MY PG NOW)

An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued by Environment Canada as an arctic airmass over northern B.C. will bring temperatures between near minus 30 and minus 40 ...

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Extreme cold weather coming to Cariboo Chilcotin (Williams Lake Tribune)

From unseasonably warm, dry temperatures, to a snowfall warning, to an extreme cold warning all in under a week, the weather in Williams Lake, and B.C., ...

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Wind chill could make temperatures feel as low as –50 C as Arctic ... (CBC.ca)

Severe winter weather continues to affect British Columbia, with the federal weather forecaster issuing extreme cold warnings in more than a dozen areas in ...

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All of Alberta under extreme cold warning as polar vortex sweeps in (Globalnews.ca)

Temperatures will continue to fall and by the weekend across Alberta, it'll be -40 C in the mornings and the wind will make it feel like -50 C.

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Extreme Cold Warning in place throughout Alberta (rdnewsnow.com)

A long period of extreme cold temperatures and wind chills have now arrived in Alberta for the upcoming weeken...

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Strathmore under extreme cold warning (StrathmoreNow.com)

According to Environment Canada this is due to a long period of extreme cold temperatures and wind chills. Air temperatures will continue to fall through the ...

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Environment Canada issues extreme cold warning for St. Albert (St. Albert Gazette)

“Temperatures will drop to near minus 30 degrees Celsius tonight with wind chills near minus 40,” the alert says. “Over the weekend, morning temperatures will ...

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Environment Canada issues extreme cold warning for all of Alberta ... (CBC.ca)

Temperatures in the province are expected to drop Wednesday night, feeling even colder with harsh wind chills. But the coldest temperatures are expected ...

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Environment Canada issues extreme cold warning for Westlock ... (Athabasca Advocate)

ATHABASCA — After months of mild weather, Environment Canada is warning Albertans to batten down the hatches as an extreme cold snap is expected to hit a ...

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Extreme cold warning in effect for all of Alberta (Mountain View Today)

Temperatures will drop to near –30 C tonight with wind chills near –40 C.

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With the whole province under an extreme cold warning, this is ... (CTV Toronto)

You can expect wind chill values to remain in the minus 40s through Saturday. The weather pattern will start to change on Sunday with chinook winds, but with ...

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Environment Canada issues extreme cold warning across much of ... (radionl.com)

It is warning of bitterly cold wind chill values between -35 C and -40 C in the Kamloops area starting Thursday night through the weekend. “An extremely cold ...

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Extreme Cold Warning issued for southern Alberta : My Lethbridge ... (My Lethbridge Now)

Lethbridge is said to expect the coldest forecasted temperatures by Saturday morning but will see a low of -30 degrees Celsius overnight Wednesday, January 10th ...

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Extreme cold warning issued for Kamloops area (Castanet Kamloops)

Environment Canada says bitterly cold windchill values of -35 C to -40 C are expected Thursday night and through the weekend in the North Thompson and South ...

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Calgary under extreme cold warning, wind chills close to -40 (CTV Toronto)

An extreme cold warning is in place for the city of Calgary, prompting major concerns for residents as well as many schools that will need to fall back on ...

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Extreme cold warning issued for all of Alberta (Lethbridge News Now)

LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you haven't noticed already, it is quite cold outside.So cold, in fact, that Environment C...

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Extreme cold warning issued (DiscoverMooseJaw.com)

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for Moose Jaw and the surrounding area. An arctic air mass is expected to move into ...

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Environment Canada issues more winter storm watches, extreme ... (CTV News)

Environment Canada issues more winter storm watches, extreme cold warnings · Deep freeze grips western Canada · CTV National News: Winter weather in Canada · New ...

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Extreme cold warning expected to last until early Monday (WestCentralOnline.com)

After getting a healthy dump of snow this week following an Environment Canada snowfall warning, another weather warning is calling for extreme cold to set ...

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Extreme cold warning issued (DiscoverMooseJaw.com)

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for Moose Jaw and the surrounding area. An arctic air mass is expected to move into ...

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