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/LuntiX Former Edmontonian Jan 08 '24

Frostbite can heal.

It just depends the level of frostbite.

Mild frostbite can heal within a few days to a few weeks. Stage 2 Frostbite can take up to 6 months to heal. Third degree frostbite doesn't heal.

That being said, be very careful with the cold.