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By Justin Dionne

Update: Extreme Cold Warning ended

Feb 23, 2019 | 8:54 PM

Update: The Extreme Cold Warning was lifted this morning (Feb 26).

 

(Feb 23): Environment Canada has issued another extreme cold warning. 

The warning is in effect for:

  • Co. of Grande Prairie near Beaverlodge Hythe and Demmitt
  • Co. of Grande Prairie near Grande Prairie and Wembley
  • Co. of Grande Prairie near Sexsmith and La Glace
  • M.D. of Greenview near DeBolt
  • M.D. of Greenview near Little Smoky
  • M.D. of Greenview near O’Brien Prov. Park and Big Mtn Creek
  • M.D. of Greenview near Sturgeon Lake
  • M.D. of Greenview near Valleyview and New Fish Creek
  • M.D. of Greenview near Wapiti and Shuttler Flats Rec. Area

We can expect extremely cold gusts of wind of about minus 40 overnight. Temperatures should moderate by Sunday afternoon.

Environment Canada says we can expect the extreme cold warning to be extended, as there is an Arctic airmass entering Alberta. 

With temperatures this cold, frostbite can occur within minutes and pet owners are urged to bring their animals inside. 

by Justin Dionne