Cochrane faces -50°C wind chill in extreme cold alert - CochraneNow: Cochrane, Alberta's latest news, sports, weather, community events.

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Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warnings for the Cochrane region, as a significant cold snap is expected to grip the province for several days. Persistent frigid conditions, characterized by prolonged periods of extremely cold temperatures and wind chills, persist. Today, temperatures are anticipated to remain near minus 30 degrees Celsius, coupled with wind chill values nearing minus 40. As the week progresses, air temperatures are expected to steadily decline, reaching their lowest point by Saturday morning. During the weekend, many areas will experience morning temperatures plummeting to around minus 40 degrees Celsius, with wind chills approaching minus 50. While a slight uptick in temperatures is projected for early next week, the certainty of this forecast is low, and it is probable that temperatures will persist below normal levels. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot(