Environment Canada issues an extreme cold warning to Alberta on Boxing Day

Environment Canada has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for Alberta, a warning that old man Winter is displaying his true colours.

Extremely cold windchill values are expected to persist into next week. The lowest wind chill value will be between minus 40-minus 50.

According to the government department in Alberta, areas of northern Alberta will experience prolonged periods with extreme cold conditions. This could continue into next weekend.

Environment Canada recommends covering all skin and avoiding outdoor activities, as frostbite can quickly develop on exposed skin.

As a reminder, if it’s too cold for you to stay outside, it’s too cold for your pet to stay outside.

1:54Lethbridge shelters are ready for cold snaps during holiday season

Ski hills closed

Many ski areas were closed on Boxing Day because of the cold temperatures.

WinSport announced in a press release that the Canada Olympic Park’s ski and snowboard slopes will be closed on Monday due the frigid temperatures.

The Servus Tube Park is also closed through Wednesday. A tentative re-opening date for Thursday will depend on the weather.

Sunshine Ski Resort announced Sunday morning that it was closing for the day along with Nakiska.

Castle Mountain and Lake Louise were both open on Sunday morning.