Brace yourselves because it's a freezing cold start to the day and this cold snap is expeced to last all week long!

The extreme cold warning issued by Environment Canada remains in effect for Cochrane and the surrounding areas.

Residents are reminded to Cover up, as there is an elevated  risk of frostbite and hypothermia.

Extremely cold wind chill values between minus 40 and minus 55 continue for the following areas:

  • Rocky View Co. near Cochrane
  • Mountain View Co. near Carstairs and Stirlingville
  • Mountain View Co. near Cremona and Water Valley
  • Mountain View Co. near Olds and Didsbury
  • Mountain View Co. near Sundre
  • Rocky View Co. near Airdrie and Crossfield
  • Rocky View Co. near Bottrel and Madden

Weather experts are reminding Albertans to watch for cold related symptoms including shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain, as well as numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.