An extreme cold warning is currently in effect for the Parkland area.
Environment Canada says an arctic high pressure ridge brought cold temperatures near minus 30 overnight which combined with winds of 10 to 15 km/h producing extreme wind chills of - 40 or colder.
A fast moving weather system will bring milder air into the area Wednesday afternoon and evening, however it will be accompanied by light snow and blowing snow.
More extreme cold conditions are likely in the wake of this system for Thursday morning.
