Environment Canada issues extreme cold warning for Saskatoon

 

 

Environment Canada issued an extreme cold warning for parts of central Saskatchewan, including Saskatoon, on Thursday. The weather agency says wind chills near -40 degrees Celsius are expected Thursday night and into Friday morning. The warning is in effect for the Great Bend Rural Municipality, which includes Radisson and Borden; the Laird Rural Municipality, which includes Waldem, Hepburn and Laird; the Corman Rural Municipality, which includes Laird; and the Arm River Municipality. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly during the day on Friday, the weather service said.

Environment Canada is warning of health risks and caution during the extreme cold season. The public is advised to take all necessary precautions to protect themselves from the extreme cold. They are also advised to monitor weather forecasts and alerts.