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Extreme cold warnings still in place across Saskatchewan

Dec 30, 2021 | 11:53 AM

Environment Canada once again offered some hope to Saskatchewan residents Thursday.

The weather service extended extreme cold warnings for much of the province, but added: “A respite from this unusual cold spell should come on the weekend.”

Meteorologists had suggested the cold snap would continue through the end of 2021, with a warmup possible on the weekend.

“An extremely cold Arctic air mass entrenched over the Prairies is bringing temperatures more than 10 degrees Celsius below seasonal averages to southern Saskatchewan,” read the warnings issued Thursday.

“Bitter wind chills of minus 35 to minus 50 will continue this morning. There will be a moderation of wind chills during the day today but some areas will have extreme wind chills all day.

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“Bitterly cold wind chills should be expected Thursday night and into Friday. Frostbite in minutes will remain a persistent hazard.”

The weather service reminded people to dress warmly, to cover exposed skin to avoid frostbite, and to keep emergency supplies such as blankets and jumper cables in their vehicles.