By Sheldon Spackman

Extreme Cold Warning

Extreme cold descends on Red Deer region

Feb 21, 2022 | 8:06 PM

Meteorologists with Environment Canada say extreme wind chill values near -40 are expected tonight.

However, conditions are expected to improve on Wednesday.

Residents are reminded to watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.

You’re also encouraged to dress warmly and in layers that you can remove if you get too warm. The outer layer should be wind resistant.

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for:

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• Camrose Co. near Bashaw and Meeting Creek
• City of Red Deer
• Co. of Paintearth near Halkirk and Big Knife Prov. Park
• Co. of Stettler near Big Valley
• Co. of Stettler near Botha and Gadsby
• Co. of Stettler near Byemoor and Endiang
• Co. of Stettler near Donalda
• Co. of Stettler near Stettler, Nevis and Rochon Sands
• Flagstaff Co. near Forestburg and Galahad
• Lacombe Co. near Clive, Alix and Mirror
• Lacombe Co. near Eckville
• Lacombe Co. near Lacombe, Blackfalds and Bentley
• Ponoka Co. near Ponoka and Maskwacis
• Red Deer Co. near Elnora, Lousana and Delburne
• Red Deer Co. near Penhold, Innisfail and Bowden
• Red Deer Co. near Pine Lake
• Red Deer Co. near Spruce View and Red Lodge Prov. Park
• Red Deer Co. near Sylvan Lake and Stephansson House

Click here for the latest update on the Extreme Cold Warning.

Visit 511 Alberta for current highway conditions throughout the province.