Extreme cold warnings were issued for seven provinces and two territories across Canada with some areas facing wind chill values near -50 as winter’s weather intensifies this week.
Western Canada
In northern Alberta, the extreme cold saw wind chill values between -40 and -45 that will end by Monday evening, according to CTV Your Morning’s meteorologist Kelsey McEwen.
Residents of southern Manitoba faced wind chill values in the -44 to -50 range Monday morning due to “bitterly cold Arctic air” over the region, Environment Canada said.
The extreme cold will taper down on Tuesday as a weak low-pressure system moves through the area, it added.
Similarly, Saskatchewan encountered -45 wind chill values in the southern and central areas of the province, including cities like Saskatoon and Regina, which will moderate overnight Monday.
In B.C., a special weather statement was issued for North and South Peace River, with a forecast of strong westerly winds between 60 km/h and 80 km/h Monday afternoon through evening.
The statement said peak winds may reach 90 km/h Monday evening. Temperatures are predicted to be near freezing once the winds develop.
Ontario and Quebec
Many areas in Ontario, including Lake Huron and Georgian Bay stretching to the north, are under prolonged extreme cold warnings, with wind chill values hovering around -40, Environment Canada said.
These communities will see cold weather continue into Wednesday, where areas on the shore of Lake Superior are expected to see frigid temperatures cease on Tuesday.
The weather agency has also issued a snow squall warning watch for Northern Huron County and surrounding areas, which is expected to bring 30 to 60 centimetres of snow until Wednesday.
An extended cold spell will plague areas in Quebec through Wednesday morning. Wind chill values will sit between -38 to -42.
An arctic air mass with light to moderate winds is hitting the province and will continue for a few days. Temperatures are forecast for -20 C in the daytime, while overnight temperatures will dip to -30 C until Wednesday.
Eastern Canada
New Brunswick residents will get a mixed bag of extreme cold and winter storms, Environment Canada warned.
The warning said the northwestern part of the province can expect -35 to -40 wind chill values Monday night through Tuesday morning. Temperatures will begin to moderate later in the week.
In the southeastern part, a winter storm warning was issued due to hazardous winter conditions that were expected to subside Monday afternoon.
In eastern and northeastern Newfoundland and Labrador, strong winds of up to 100 km/h are expected.
The weather agency also said a snow squall watch is issued for western and southern parts of the province spanning Monday night through Thursday.
Total snowfall could reach 10 centimetres or more with wind gusts of 50 to 70 km/h.
For Prince County, P.E.I., a winter storm warning is issued and could see 10 centimetres of snowfall along with blowing snow due to strong winds. Conditions are expected to improve Monday afternoon as snowfall rates begin to ease.
The Territories
A blizzard in Clyde River and Naujaat – communities in Nunavut – will continue throughout Monday afternoon as a low-pressure system passes by to the east. Northwest winds gusting to 90 km/h will give near-zero visibility in snow and blowing snow.
The blizzard is set to end early Monday evening.
