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Feels like Antarctica: Polar vortex brings frigid temperatures to AlbertaDigital Writers
Mon, December 5, 2022
The Weather Network
Feels like Antarctica: Polar vortex brings frigid temperatures to Alberta
Parts of Alberta will see dangerously-cold temperatures this week as the polar vortex spreads frigid air southwards over the province through Tuesday.
To put this chill into perspective, globally, the coldest temperatures ever recorded on Earth have been in Antarctica.
"Although Antarctica is currently experiencing its "summer," temperatures at weather and research stations along the coast are sitting at balmy single digit highs," says Kelly Sonnenburg, a meteorologist at The Weather Network. "Meanwhile, at the South Pole weather station, temperatures are stuck in the -30s, with wind chills in the -40s.
Antarctica temperatures
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For Alberta, a dangerous cold will envelop the region into Tuesday morning where temperatures for the northern half of the province will drop below -30°C.
Communities such as Edmonton could see temperatures bottom out at -35°C into early Tuesday morning! Wind chills are forecast to be bitter, making things feel even closer to the -40s.
Frost bite can occur within minutes under these conditions, so residents are urged to take the necessary precautions to limit exposure to the extreme cold.
Tuesday temperature values
"The good news is, this extreme cold is forecast to be temporary as temperatures will jump back up to near seasonal for Wednesday and the lobe of the coldest air migrates east," Sonnenburg adds.
Polar vortex set to bring dangerously cold weather to the Prairies
Digital Writers
Sun, December 4, 2022
Polar vortex set to bring dangerously cold weather to the Prairies
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Another severe-cold outbreak is on the way for the Prairies this week, courtesy of the polar vortex.
The Arctic air will plunge south across the region with high temperatures in the mid-20s and low temperatures down into the minus-30s. Wind chills will also be extremely cold, making for potentially hazardous conditions.
Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill. If it's too cold for you to stay outside, it's too cold for your pet to stay outside.
Visit our Complete Guide to Winter 2022/23 for an in-depth look at the Winter Forecast, tips to plan for it, and much more!
Part of the polar vortex will be branching off and diving south across the Prairies on Monday. The origins of this coldest lobe of Arctic air can be traced back to the North Pole. Extreme cold warnings are likely to be issued.
TEMP PATTERN
Some of the coldest temperatures on the planet have been reported here in Canada recently, thanks to the positioning of the polar vortex. However, this Arctic blast will become more widespread and will be felt by many more Canadians this week.
PR COLD TUES WINDCHILL
Tuesday's forecast temperatures and wind chills could become some of the coldest values that several major cities have seen so far this season.
On Tuesday, Calgary, Alta., is forecast to be -20°C with a wind chill of -29.
The good news is this dangerous cold will be short-lived as it's on the move and not entirely locked into place. By Wednesday, a fast-moving upper ridge from B.C. will drastically warm Alberta by more than 20 degrees and bring an end to the severe cold.
An upslope flow will bring a dusting of snow to western and southern Alberta late Monday through Tuesday.
Digital Writers
Sun, December 4, 2022
Polar vortex set to bring dangerously cold weather to the Prairies
Click here to view the video
Another severe-cold outbreak is on the way for the Prairies this week, courtesy of the polar vortex.
The Arctic air will plunge south across the region with high temperatures in the mid-20s and low temperatures down into the minus-30s. Wind chills will also be extremely cold, making for potentially hazardous conditions.
Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill. If it's too cold for you to stay outside, it's too cold for your pet to stay outside.
Visit our Complete Guide to Winter 2022/23 for an in-depth look at the Winter Forecast, tips to plan for it, and much more!
Part of the polar vortex will be branching off and diving south across the Prairies on Monday. The origins of this coldest lobe of Arctic air can be traced back to the North Pole. Extreme cold warnings are likely to be issued.
TEMP PATTERN
Some of the coldest temperatures on the planet have been reported here in Canada recently, thanks to the positioning of the polar vortex. However, this Arctic blast will become more widespread and will be felt by many more Canadians this week.
PR COLD TUES WINDCHILL
Tuesday's forecast temperatures and wind chills could become some of the coldest values that several major cities have seen so far this season.
On Tuesday, Calgary, Alta., is forecast to be -20°C with a wind chill of -29.
The good news is this dangerous cold will be short-lived as it's on the move and not entirely locked into place. By Wednesday, a fast-moving upper ridge from B.C. will drastically warm Alberta by more than 20 degrees and bring an end to the severe cold.
An upslope flow will bring a dusting of snow to western and southern Alberta late Monday through Tuesday.
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