Dr. Phil Chilibeck, a kinesiology professor at the University of Saskatchewan, snowshoes in Kinsmen Park during a period of extreme cold in 2021. (650 CKOM file photo)

By CKOM News Staff

Extreme cold warnings continue across much of Sask.

Feb 28, 2024 | 10:45 AM

Extreme cold warnings remained in effect for large portions of Saskatchewan on Wednesday morning, but conditions are expected to improve as the day progresses.

The warnings from Environment Canada covered the central and northern parts of the province, including Saskatoon, Lloydminster, Melfort, Nipawin, Prince Albert, Tisdale, Warman and Yorkton.

According to the weather service, overnight lows in the -35 C range combined with winds of around 15 km/h will bring wind chill values of around -40 C during the morning.

“Cover up,” the weather service advised. “Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.”

The wind chills are expected to moderate by Wednesday afternoon, Environment Canada noted. Saskatoon is expected to hit a high of 6 C on Thursday.

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The plunging temperatures follow an Alberta Clipper which moved through Saskatchewan early in the week, bringing plenty of snow along with it.

The latest information on the weather alerts can be found on Environment Canada’s website.