An extreme cold warning has been issued for much of the Grande Prairie region, with the expectation that temperatures could fall as low as minus 45 overnight.
According to Environment Canada, the communities of Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, and Valleyview should expect a period of “very cold” wind chills developing throughout the evening and into Monday.
Wind chill values are expected to moderate by Monday afternoon; however, during extreme cold warnings, residents are advised to cover up as frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.
Officials say risks are heightened for young children, seniors, those with chronic illness, people working outdoors, and should avoid staying outside for too long.
