The final week of 2021 will be a cold one for Saskatchewan, including the Moose Jaw area. Temperatures overnight Sunday reached -27°, and the windchill –42, and things are expected to get even colder before the end of the week. This has prompted Environment and Climate Change Canada to issue an extreme cold warning for the region. 

The forecast from Environment and Climate Change Canada is calling for daytime highs to hover around -30°, and the overnight lows to get close to -40°. The windchill will make things even colder, as it could make the overnight lows feel more like –48 at times.  

The earliest reprieve that could be seen won’t be until the new year, according to Shannon Moodie, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.  

“It just looks like it’s going to stick around for a bit,” she stated.  

With the extreme cold, Environment and Climate Change Canada is reminding people that people should dress for the conditions, and in layers. The outer layer should be wind resistant. In temperatures this extreme, frostbite can happen in a matter of minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill. Those who are travelling should have emergency supplies in their vehicles, such as extra blankets and jumper cables. They also remind everyone that if it is too cold for you to stay outside, it is too cold for a pet to stay outside.  

You can get the latest information on the highway conditions by visiting the Road Report page, and the latest weather information on our Weather page.