City of Edmonton to implement extreme weather protocols with cold on the way – Edmonton [Video]

After several mild December days in Alberta’s capital, cold weather is expected to return to the region and the City of Edmonton says it is preparing for the change in temperatures.

Officials said the city plans to implement its extreme weather protocols on Sunday, with the aim of the actions being to keep vulnerable Edmontonians safe amid frigid conditions.

“The threshold for activating the city’s extreme weather response is a temperature of -20 C with wind chill for at least three consecutive nights, typically accompanied by an Environment Canada alert for extreme cold,” city officials said in a news release issued Friday.

“Open city facilities such as recreation centres and libraries will be available for anyone seeking respite from the extreme cold.

“The city encourages vulnerable Edmontonians to go to shelters to protect themselves from winter conditions.”