Edmonton weather: Extreme cold warning in effect

A look at Tuesday’s Edmonton weather from Environment Canada.

It is currently -33°C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station with 8 km/h winds from the northwest and a wind chill of -41.

Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for the cities of Edmonton, Sherwood Park and St. Albert.

These warnings are issued at temperatures where cold and wind chill pose an increased health risk.

Symptoms to look out for when temperatures drop this low are Shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and discoloration in fingers and toes.

Environment Canada also says people are at risk young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people who work or play sports outdoors, and people without adequate housing.

Warmer temperatures are on the way, but looks like they won’t be getting here before the weekend.

The Elk Island Public Bus Service canceled its service this morning due to the extreme cold, however schools are still open and classes are still taking place.

According to a press release earlier this morning, EIPS will make a decision on the bus routes by noon.

They also suspended their bus services this morning, according to the Greater St Albert Catholic School Division website, adding that a decision on service will be made later in the morning.

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According to Homeward Trust Edmonton, as of December 2022, 2,769 people are homeless in the city today, and it’s cold snaps like these that can prove dangerous for those living outdoors. Think about it today or maybe consider making a donation to one of Edmonton’s local charities – Boyle Street, bissell center, Mustard Seed and the Salvation Army – who may need supplies during these times.

Today’s forecast

Today: Mainly sunny. Wind speed up to 15 km/h. High -27 C. Wind chill -42 this morning and -33 this afternoon. Frostbite in minutes.

This evening: Partly cloudy. Wind speed up to 15 km/h. Temperature constant near -27 C. Wind chill -34 tonight and -40 overnight. Frostbite in minutes.

Morning: A mix of sun and clouds. Wind from northwest 20 km/h. High -25 C. Wind chill -41 in the morning and -33 in the afternoon. Frostbite in minutes.

Sunrise: 8:48 a.m

Sunset: 4:16 p.m

Normal:

Maximum: -6c

Minimum: -15c

Yesterday

Maximum: -22.8C

Minimum: -28.1C

Rainfall: 1.9mm

On This Day (1996-2020)

Highest temperature: 9.0 C a 2004

Lowest temperature: -26.1 C a 2008

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A Strathcona County bus picks up passengers in downtown Edmonton on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Photo by Greg Southam /mail media

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Members of the Edmonton Police Service continue to work at an apartment building at 10614 103 St. in Edmonton on Monday, December 19, 2022. A 36-year-old man suffers fatal gunshot wounds Sunday, December 18, in a central Edmonton parking lot in what could be the city's latest homicide. — Members of the Edmonton Police Service continue to work at an apartment building at 10614 103 St. in Edmonton on Monday, December 19, 2022. A 36-year-old man suffers fatal gunshot wounds Sunday, December 18, in a central Edmonton parking lot in what could be the city’s latest homicide. Photo by David Bloom /mail media

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