Some communities in Saskatchewan will experience wind chills between -40 and -50 Celsius this morning and extreme cold is forecast to last for a few days. An arctic ridge of high pressure has allowed a very cold air mass to settle over southern Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba. The bitterly cold air will remain over the Prairies for much of next week.

Parkland Ambulance in Prince Albert say they have responded to six cold exposure incidents and fortunately no serious injuries have been reported but their paramedics remind everyone to stay indoors and if you are going out then dress for the weather in layers with face and head protection as well as mitts/gloves and good footwear. They also say don’t forget your pets because they too can’t tolerate the extreme temperatures.