Cold warnings across the Prairies forecast wind-chill temperatures near -45 C
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EDMONTON – Teeth-chattering cold warnings were in effect for much of the Prairie provinces Saturday as temperatures were forecast to reach frostbite-risk levels.
Environment and Climate Change Canada had said cold warnings covered all of northern Alberta, much of central and southern Saskatchewan, and southern Manitoba.
Residents in most areas were warned of wind-chill temperatures near -40 C, but people in northern parts of Saskatchewan, including La Loche, could feel it drop to -45 C.
The weather office said conditions would slowly improve from west to east across the Prairies over the weekend, followed by significantly warmer weather next week.
Forecasters said extreme cold makes for a severe risk of frostbite or hypothermia and reminded those heading out to bundle up.
Meanwhile, up to 25 centimetres of snow was expected to fall in southeastern Alberta near Medicine Hat, as well as parts of southwestern Saskatchewan.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 13, 2025.