The frigid temperatures continued Wednesday in Edmonton and the rest of Alberta.
At 11 a.m., the temperature was -28 C with the wind chill in the provincial capital.
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Global Edmonton meterologist Jesse Beyer said the coldest temperature in the province was in the Fort McMurray area where the temperature approached -40 C with the wind chill.
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Watch below: Global Edmonton meteorologist Jesse Beyer’s weather forecast on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.
Edmonton and its surrounding areas were put under an extreme cold warning Monday afternoon. Environment Canada lifted the warning for Edmonton, St. Albert and Sherwood Park shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Edmonton and surrounding areas were once again placed under an extreme cold warning.
The cold temperatures are expected to last for the remainder of the week in Edmonton.
An extreme cold warning remained in areas in the northern and southern parts of the province Wednesday morning, including Peace River, Wabasca, Fort McMurray, Medicine Hat and Drumheller.
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The frigid forecast means there is an elevated risk of frostbite and hypothermia. It is a particularly dangerous situation for the homeless.
Edmonton shelters remained open throughout the day Wednesday to ensure people have a warm place to stay.
Additionally, several teams were out helping those who may be too far away from a shelter.
“I think the biggest thing is transportation and being able to take people who are taking shelter from the cold in an apartment building a few kilometres away, maybe on the south side and being able to bring them somewhere safe,” 24/7 Crisis Diversion Team member Michael Kenny said.
The Hope Mission says there remains a need for winter clothing for those in need.
For a complete list of areas in Alberta that are under a weather warning or watch, click here.
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