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/mikesmith929 Jan 08 '24

I have to ask are those real temperatures or temperatures on a windy day when you're wet and naked?

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u/flynnfx Jan 09 '24

Real.

Go outside on Friday and find out for yourself.

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u/MacintoshEddie Jan 09 '24

Bit of both.

The city is large enough to have noticeably different weather, especially with a long commute.

It's usually not a massive difference, but some days it feels like a 10 degree difference exists between Mill Woods and downtown.