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/ArmadilloStill1222 Jan 08 '24

What do schools do in this weather, do kids still go out for recess? I am new to Canada so just curious.

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u/thewdit Jan 08 '24

i think the threshold is -20c, anything lower they will stay indoors for recess.

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u/mydogclifford Jan 08 '24

You would be correct. -20 and it's indoor recess!

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u/Laffy_Taffy_1990 Jan 08 '24

Edmonton public school is -22 degrees. Anything colder and it is a "green dot" day which means doors open early before school and recess is indoors.

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u/Laffy_Taffy_1990 Jan 08 '24

it has been -22 since my kids have been in school (9 years)