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By Tiffany Goodwein

Extreme cold warning expected to end later today: Environment Canada

Feb 15, 2021 | 10:22 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB– Frigid cold weather gripping much of the region is expected to come to a close later today (Monday, Feb. 15). Environment Canada says a warming trend is on the way for Alberta.

Temperatures are supposed to rise to a high of above zero by Sunday.

An extreme cold warning is still in effect for the following regions:

• City of Medicine Hat
• Co. of Forty Mile near Bow Island and Whitla
• Co. of Newell near Patricia
• Co. of Newell near Tilley and Rolling Hills
• Cypress Co. near Bowell and Redcliff
• Cypress Co. near Bowmanton Schuler and Hilda
• Cypress Co. near CFB Suffield
• Cypress Co. near Dunmore and Woolchester
• Cypress Co. near Irvine and Walsh
• Cypress Co. near McNeill and Sandy Point District Park
• Cypress Co. near Seven Persons
• Cypress Co. near Suffield and Hwy 879
• Cypress Co. near Tide Lake
• S.A. 2 near Bindloss Empress and Social Plains
• S.A. 2 near Buffalo and Cavendish
• S.A. 2 near Iddesleigh and Dinosaur Prov. Park
• S.A. 2 near Jenner and Atlee

Environment Canada is advising the public to watch for cold-related symptoms, such as shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness, and colour change in fingers and toes.

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It is also recommended to dress warmly in layers and to cover up to prevent frostbite. Environment Canada says frostbite can develop in minutes on exposed skin.

A high of minus 15 is expected today in Medicine Hat. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of minus 10 on Tuesday.