By Kelly Malone

Extreme wind chills headed into Saskatchewan

Jan 3, 2015 | 7:45 AM

Following Friday’s heavy snowfall, people across the province are preparing for a deep freeze.

“We had a low-pressure system track well to the south and brought some northerly winds in behind,” Environment Canada meteorologist David Baggaley said, adding Saskatoon received 11 centimetres of snow and Regina received nine centimetres on Friday.

“There is an Arctic ridge of high pressure building in from the Yukon and that’s just dragging down some very, very cold air from the north.”

Most of the province will see temperature highs in the -20 C to -30 C range, which is much lower than the average -10 C. Meadow Lake is expected to see -40 C. 

On top of the cold temperatures, Baggaley said there will be extreme wind chills into the -40 C to -45 C range.

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“I wish I could put an end to it,” he said. “It certainly will last throughout the weekend, the first half of next week, and probably beyond that. There is just a lot of cold air and nothing to push it out of the area.”

Baggaley said in cold temperatures, with extreme wind chills, it is important people take precautions especially if they are heading home from holidays.

“Certainly dress for it if you have to go outside. If you are travelling prepare a little kit for your care just in case [your vehicle] breaks down,” he said.

“And take care of the little critters out there. If you have pets don’t let them stay outside too long.”

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