Extreme cold warnings issued for most of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba [Video]

Environment Canada has issued extreme cold warnings for most of western Canada overnight Saturday, with temperatures forecast to dip to between -30 C and -50 C in many areas.

“The extreme cold warnings are in place tonight and into tomorrow as cold air from the north drops down over the Prairies,” said Global Calgary weather specialist, Courtney Stanfield.

In Calgary the mercury is expected to plunge to -30 C with the wind chill overnight on Saturday, more than 20 degrees colder than the normal temperature this time of year.

In Edmonton it will be closer to -40 C with the wind chill — almost 30 degrees colder than the normal.

Temperatures in the -40 C range are also forecast for Regina, Saskatoon and Winnipeg.

According to Environment Canada, at those temperatures, frostbite can occur within minutes on exposed skin. Children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, those working or exercising outdoors …