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Wind Chill Warnings Across The Province

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A Commuter bundles up against extreme cold conditions Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Chicago. Temperatures in the area were hovering around zero with sub-zero wind chill reading hitting 10 below. Forecasters say waves of frigid Arctic air began moving over the region Saturday night Jan. 19, 2013. Temperatures are expected to rebound Wednesday Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Environment Canada has issued wind chill warnings for several areas across Alberta Monday morning.

High Prairie and Peace River, along with several communities in Alberta's northwest, are under the warning as temperatures plunged below minus 40 C with the wind chill

As well, Lethbridge, Crowsnest Pass and surrounding areas in southern Alberta and Lloydminster and Hanna in eastern Alberta are under wind chill warnings.

Environment Canada issues windchill warnings when the temperature dips below minus 40 C for at least three hours.

Warnings have not been issued for Calgary or Edmonton, but wind chill factors in both cities were below minus 30 C early Monday.

The extreme cold is only expected to last overnight before rising significantly Tuesday.

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So many ski and snowboard days! Alberta's ski season lasts from November to late May. Plenty of powder days make it a dream come true from anyone who likes to hit the hills. (credit:Shutterstock)

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It starts snowing so darn early in Alberta! This year's first snowfall came at the beginning of October, which makes for a very long winter. Sigh... (credit:Flickr:davebloggs007)

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Booking a visit to one of the wonderful old hotels in Alberta, like the Banff Springs or the Chateau Lake Louise. The perfect winter staycation. (credit:Flickr:Paul.Carroll)

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Having to wash your car about a million times each winter because of all the snow and sand on the roads. It wouldn't be so bad, except when you have to wash your car in sub-zero temperatures. Not very pleasant. (credit:Shutterstock)

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So many gorgeous mountain lakes means Alberta has some of the most picturesque skating backdrops in the world. (This is taken at Lake Louise, where the hotel erects an ice castle on the lake each winter.) (credit:Flickr:mountainpete)

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Having perpetually cold fingers and toes is pretty uncomfortable, and often unavoidable no matter how great your gloves and boots are. (credit:Shutterstock)

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Alberta winters are just so beautiful. We're not convinced there's anywhere else in Canada that is as beautiful as the mountains after a fresh snowfall. (credit:Shutterstock)

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Constantly. Being. Itchy. A good moisturizer is a must in Alberta, because winters are so dry and your skin suffers. (credit:Shutterstock)

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A dry cold means once you come inside you can warm up pretty quick. Very little moisture in the air ensures your clothes don't hold onto the humidity which often can make you feel damp. (credit:WikiMedia:)

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It seems like every year the frost comes a bit too early, leaving at least one or two items in our garden spoiled before we get around to harvesting them. (credit:Shutterstock)

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Winter is the time to take place of the many natural hot springs in and around Alberta. There's nothing like having the heat of the water warm your body while feeling snowflakes fall on your head and face. (credit:Flickr:jumpyjodes)

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The roads. The heavy snow combined with frigid temperatures make Alberta roads really dangerous. People in the province also complain about a lack of plowing, especially on city side streets, making it all the more dangerous if you head out in your car. (credit:Getty Images)

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Apres ski. There's nothing like hitting up the pub at the base of the ski hill after a long day to rest your tired legs and thrown back a couple specialty coffees or frosty pints of beer. Alberta ski hills throw some pretty amazing apres ski parties throughout the season. (credit:WikiMedia:)

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The constant nosebleeds and crusty feeling inside your nose that comes with the bone-dry weather. (credit:Shutterstock)

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The chance to pull out all that crazy, fluorescent ski gear sitting in the back of your family's closet and wear it like a badge of honour. It's hard not to laugh when you see someone coming down the ski hill in a bright pink onesie. (credit:Flickr:snowbuzz)

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Wearing long underwear underneath EVERYTHING. And, yes, that includes your work clothes. Because either you choose to wear them all day and run the risk of being warm while inside, or you choose to take them off when you get there, meaning at some point you will have to take off your clothes at work. Both awkward. (credit:Flickr:PinkMoose)

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Gushing waterfalls become frozen in time, quite literally. They are gorgeous and sparkly and make a great destination for winter hiking. (credit:Flickr:blurred.ca)

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Trying to find a place to plug your car in when the temperature drops to -40C. (credit:Flickr:Jezz)

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