No matter where you live in Canada, you are probably feeling the wrath of the holiday deep freeze.
While some parts of the country are warmer than others, many cities are issuing extreme cold weather warnings as temperatures drop to the -20 C and -30 C range.
And don’t put away that extra thick parka yet, the bone-chilling weather is likely to last until the new year, according to Global News chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell.
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“What makes this cold so impressive is how expansive it is and how long it’s going to last,” Farnell said.
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Extreme cold weather warnings across Canada -
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Edmonton continues to be crippled by cold weather -
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Kingstonians brace for the extreme cold weather -
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Saskatoon weather outlook: extreme cold warnings in effect -
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Environment Canada issues extreme cold warnings across Canada -
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Snowy and cold Christmas forecast for much of Canada
The Arctic air is hitting Canada from coast-to-coast, Farnell said. While the West can expect some relief in early 2018, Ontario through Eastern Canada could see the extreme colds stick around “well into January.”
- Calgary hit by unexpected blast of spring snow, causing dozens of crashes
- False spring strikes again: Saskatchewan prepares for incoming winter weather
- Albertans’ interest in alternative forms of travel growing as fuel prices spike
- Massive avalanche closes Alberta’s Icefields Parkway until at least Saturday
View below: A map showing what the temperature felt like with the wind chill across Canada for Dec. 26 and Dec. 27.
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Extreme cold weather warnings across Canada -
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Edmonton continues to be crippled by cold weather -
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Kingstonians brace for the extreme cold weather -
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Saskatoon weather outlook: extreme cold warnings in effect -
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Environment Canada issues extreme cold warnings across Canada -
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Snowy and cold Christmas forecast for much of Canada
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