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Health Prairies: Temperatures will be among lowest on Earth with intense deep freeze Saturday, January 11th 2020, 8:32 pm - Extreme cold warnings are in effect as bitter cold worsens in the Prairies

While the Prairies are currently experiencing a deep freeze, temperatures are about to get much colder as Arctic air will remain situated across the region through next week. The deep freeze is courtesy of a cross-polar flow pulling in some of the chilliest air in the Northern Hemisphere into the region. There will be light snow throughout the weekend, but accumulations will be limited. Details and timing, below.

Visit our Complete Guide to Winter 2019/2020 for an in-depth look at the Winter Forecast, tips to plan for it and a sneak peek at the spring season next year

WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS

Quick shots of snow over the weekend, highest amounts in northwestern and southeastern Alberta, central Saskatchewan

Dangerously cold air grips the Prairies through next week

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SPORADIC SNOW BURSTS THROUGH WEEKEND, BITING COLD WORSENS

In addition to the extremely bitter air in place, there will be sporadic bursts of snow across the Prairies on Sunday as a pair of systems pass through. Amounts will be on the relatively low end and the highest accumulations will be in parts of northwestern and southeastern Alberta and central Saskatchewan, where 5-10 cm could fall through Sunday.

Frigid and dangerous temperatures will persist through the weekend and next week as the Arctic air tightens its grip on the Prairies. By Sunday, most of the southern Prairies will be firmly stuck in the cold air, with daytime highs ranging from the mid-minus teens to the mid-minus 20s while northern areas could see temperatures approaching -30°C.