Even the warmest parts of B.C. shivered under double-digit negative temperatures overnight as extreme cold and biting wind has gripped Western Canada and it won’t shake loose until at least Saturday.
Environment Canada cold and Arctic outflow warnings have covered the Canadian map red, from Haida Gwaii to near Hudson Bay.
Forecasters warn the gusting winds can make temperatures feel like -40 or even -55 in some parts of the country.
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