Environment Canada has issued dozens of extreme cold weather warnings across the western provinces including right here in Dauphin and the surrounding area with wind-chilled temperatures hitting as low as minus 55 degrees Celsius in some areas over the next few days.
The bone-chilling cold has gripped all of Alberta, most of British Columbia and Saskatchewan, and even parts of here in Manitoba along with Ontario.
It appears there is no relief in sight however as the weather agency says the extreme cold could persist into the new year next week.
The wind chill over the next few days here in Dauphin could reach minus 46 or colder in the mornings with a risk of frostbite in just a few minutes.
Environment Canada also says to make sure to dress in layers and make sure the outer layer is wind resistant to help cut down the cold wind. If you have to work outside they recommend you take regular breaks to warm up.
If it is too cold out for you then it Is also too cold for your pets so make sure they stay indoors where it is warm as much as possible.
The full list of extreme cold warnings in the province can be found here.
