Extreme cold warning for Saskatoon, Meadow Lake, Estevan

Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for some parts of Saskatchewan.

The warning was issued Wednesday morning for Saskatoon, Meadow Lake, Estevan and Weyburn with those areas experiencing -40 C windchills.

Environment Canada’s Dave Baggaley said the entire province is experiencing below normal temperatures, but a few areas have a little bit more wind resulting in a warning being issued.

Baggaley said the warning should be lifted by sunrise, however windchills will remain in the -30 range for the remainder of the day.

A break from the frigid conditions is expected on Saturday with a high of -8 C for Saskatoon, and -9 C for Regina.