Environment Canada issues extreme cold alert for region
Temperatures are expected to hit -39 C with the windchill in the North Peace on Friday, December 12th, prompting an extreme cold alert from Environment Canada.

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Temperatures are expected to hit near -40 C over the next several days in the North Peace region, prompting an extreme cold alert from Environment Canada.
The weather authority issued the warning on Thursday, December 11th, stating “an Arctic high will bring mainly clear skies and very cold conditions.”
“Light winds combined with low temperatures will result in wind chill values near -40” overnight and into the early morning, according to the statement from Environment Canada.
It states to “watch for cold-related symptoms,” including shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
People who need to go outside are urged to cover up, as frostbite “can develop in minutes,” especially with the wind chill.
Friday’s temperatures are expected to hit -39 C with the windchill in the morning, with the temperature warming up to -34 C by afternoon.
The forecast has prompted School District 60 and 81 to cancel buses on Friday. However, schools are set to remain open.
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