Extreme cold warning blankets central, southern Saskatchewan

Most parts of Sask. under extreme cold warning WATCH: Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold weather warning for most of Saskatchewan on Friday.

Saskatchewan’s two largest cities are under an extreme cold warning Friday morning as wind chill values near -40 C along with temperatures in the -30 C range are expected to hang around through the weekend.

Along with Regina and Saskatoon, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert, as well as the Battlefords and Kindersley are also under the warning from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).

According to ECCC, the bitterly cold weather is expected to moderate on Sunday.

“Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill,” ECCC said on its website.

People are also reminded to dress in layers that can be removed if they get too warm, with an outer layer that is water resistant.

In Regina on Friday the daytime high is expected to be just -27 C, Saskatoon is similar with a high of just -26 C.

Normal daytime highs for both cities this time of year is about -10 C.

An extreme cold warning is also in effect for far northern parts of Saskatchewan.

Temperatures are expected to be milder next week.