Prairies Brace for Record-Breaking Cold with Wind Chills Plummeting to -45 Degrees
A severe cold snap is gripping the Prairies, with temperatures plunging to record lows and dangerous wind chills affecting Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
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Calgary: This week, the Prairies are in for a wild ride with a blast of Arctic air hitting hard. It all started on Tuesday, and boy, did it get cold!
Tuesday night brought the coldest temperatures of the year. Winnipeg dropped to a frigid -30.7°C, which is a big jump from the usual -19°C for this time of year.
It’s officially the coldest night of the year for the Prairies, especially in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. And just when you thought it couldn’t get worse, the wind chill made it feel even colder!
On Thursday, expect daytime highs to stay well below normal. The Arctic air is sticking around, especially over the eastern Prairies and northwestern Ontario.
Temperatures will range from -7°C to -26°C, while the average for this time of year is usually in the upper negative teens. Yikes!
And let’s not forget those biting northerly winds. Wind chills have been brutal, dipping between -20°C and -40°C at times. As we head into Wednesday night, it’s going to feel like -10°C to -45°C. Brr!
But hang tight, there’s a silver lining! The cold air is moving east, which means warmer temperatures are on the way for the Prairies soon.
Calgary is a bit lucky, thanks to a ridge of high pressure over southern B.C. Temperatures there are expected to rise above freezing on Saturday, hitting around 3°C. Regina, on the other hand, will have to wait until Sunday for a break from the cold.
Keep an eye on The Weather Network for the latest updates on this chilly situation!