Environment Canada warns of possible extreme cold weather alerts in Alberta

EDMONTON -- Environment Canada is telling Albertans to bring out their parkas ahead of a possible deep freeze later this week.

Extreme cold weather alerts could be issued next week if temperatures reach the -40 to -45 C range, Environment Canada said.

"A deep freeze is in store for Alberta beginning later this week," Environment Canada said on Twitter. "Once in place, this cold dome is expected [to] linger through next week."

(2/2) Extreme cold alerts could be issued next week. Criteria for Extreme Cold is when temperature OR wind chill reaches - 40 °C or - 45 °C (region dependant – see map below).
Forecasts and Alerts as this cold weather unfolds available here: https://t.co/RVoUUiwQVM #abstorm pic.twitter.com/v55IMmZsJQ

— ECCC Weather Alberta (@ECCCWeatherAB) January 6, 2020