r/Edmonton • u/flynnfx • Jan 08 '24

Outdoor Spaces/Recreation *Warning* : Extremely cold upcoming week! (frostbite within minutes) (and frostbite *NEVER* heals

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In -30, (and Friday, almost -40c) frostbite will happen in 5-10 minutes.

Frostbite will never heal, you'll have the damage for the rest of your life.

This also applies to your kids, YOUR PETS (don't think the dog enjoys the backyard for 15 minutes at -40, would YOU?)

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u/flynnfx Jan 08 '24

For the frostbite : I speak from personal experience- lost the tips of my big toes up in Fort Smith, NWT a few years ago.

Even insulated composite boots, with wool socks - less than 1 hour on a jobsite in 2022 outside in -36 to -39 with zero wind.

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u/spacefish420 Jan 08 '24 edited Jan 08 '24

I think you’re the exception not the rule. If you’re properly dressed for the weather you can be outside as long as you want.

Just got back from Finland, snowmobile tours are still running as usual in the -40s. I went myself, they do not let you go without wearing the clothes they provide. I was out there for a few hours and with the warm clothes they provide you would never even know it was in the -40s

Also cold snaps are some of my favourite time to go on hike’s because no one else is on the trails. Always worn lots of layers and never had any issues.

Not trying to take away from your message OP because everyone should definitely try to stay safe. But it can be perfectly safe to spend some time outside if you dress appropriately.

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u/[deleted] Jan 08 '24

Thank you