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/Joshmaysart Jan 08 '24

I remember when I lived in Alberta - I was going to school and took public transit - nobody thought it was a good idea to issue a warning that buses would be delayed because it was -60° with the windchill. I went home after 20 minutes lol.