Extreme Wind Chill Temperatures Below -50°C Expected Tuesday (Jan. 14) Morning
Published: Monday, January 13, 2020 - 9:45PM
Forecaster: Alannah Franks
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Although this current cold trend that has settled over the province has lasted for the past few days, expect tomorrow (Jan. 14) to have the coldest wind chill values yet. These extremely cold temperatures are expected to only warm slightly throughout the day, with the coldest air settling over Central Alberta. Even the afternoon sun will not being able to fight off the bone-chilling -45 to -55°C wind chills. Some models are even suggesting wind chill values as low as -60°C!
Regional Breakdown
Rockies (Grande Cache, Hinton, Jasper, Banff):
Air temp -23 to -29°C | Feels like -31 to -35°C
Central Alberta (Edmonton, Cold Lake, Lloydminster, Red Deer):
Air temp -33 to -38°C | Feels like -40 to -55°C
Southern Alberta (Calgary, Drumheller, Lethbridge, Brooks, Medicine Hat)
Air temp -20 to -35°C | Feels like -30 to -50°C
Northern Alberta (Grande Prairie, Peace River, Slave Lake, Fort McMurray)
Air temp -30 to -37°C | Feels like -30 to -45°C
