Calgary extreme cold warning in effect, all of Alberta included
Posted Feb 23, 2023 6:52 am.
Last Updated Feb 23, 2023 10:45 am.
Cold temperatures pervade Calgary and the province as windchills near -40 C continue Thursday morning.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Calgary saw over 35 centimetres of snow Tuesday.
Since then, the weather agency has put up an “Extreme Cold Warning” throughout Alberta, with overnight temperatures for Calgary sitting near or around -40 C for the remainder of the week.
“Extreme cold puts everyone at risk,” the ECCC said. “Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.”
It recommends covering up as best as possible if heading out, as frostbite can develop in a few minutes on exposed skin, “especially with wind chill.”
Temperatures start to ease on Saturday, with the temperature high expected to hit 8 C.
The City of Calgary says road crews continue to clear streets, and area highways are in better shape.
Snow Update: Crews are on the major routes, plowing snow and putting down material to help with traction. When driving, slow down and watch out for trouble spots at intersections, on hills, ramps and bridge decks. Extreme cold and light snow will continue today. Stay safe. pic.twitter.com/vHEeknoxdS
— YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) February 22, 2023
“When driving, slow down and watch out for trouble spots at intersections, on hills, ramps and bridge decks. Extreme cold and light snow will continue today,” the city tweeted.
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The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) said school buses were running on Wednesday with some delays. It’s unclear if school buses will be running on Thursday.
Yellow school bus service will resume on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Families should still anticipate and prepare for potential delays in service for the rest of the week.
Calgary Transit school express routes and regular routes continue to run but may also be delayed.#yycbe #WeAreCBE pic.twitter.com/FWzQaO6Mg6— Calgary Board of Education (@yyCBEdu) February 22, 2023
If there are issues on the road for drivers, the Alberta Motor Association says the wait for a tow truck is around 34 hours.
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