Extreme cold continues to grip Alberta, plunging some areas of the province into record low temperatures.
The entire province remains under an extreme cold warning with teeth-chattering temperatures well below the seasonal average and wind chill values that have made the air feel like it’s between –40 C and –55 C.
Environment Canada says some areas of northern Alberta will experience a “prolonged” deep freeze. The icy cold is expected to last well into next week.
The breathtaking temperatures had at least 15 communities across the province setting new daily temperature records on Monday.
The Edmonton International Airport set a new record low of –41.6
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