Meteorologists with Environment Canada have issued an Extreme Cold Warning for the Rocky Mountain House-Caroline area. A previously issued Blowing Snow Advisory has now ended.

Extreme wind chill values of -40 to -45 will affect most of central and northern Alberta tonight, with extreme wind chill values anticipated to improve early this weekend.

Officials say extreme cold puts everyone at risk, so dress warmly. You’re encouraged to dress in layers so that you can remove them if you get too warm. The outer layer should be wind resistant.

You’re also reminded that if it’s too cold for you to stay outside, it’s too cold for your pet to stay outside.

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for:

• Brazeau Co. near Brazeau Dam
• Brazeau Co. near Cynthia and Lodgepole
• Clearwater Co. near Caroline and James River Bridge
• Clearwater Co. near Rocky Mtn House and Crimson Lake
• O’Chiese 203 Res. and Clearwater Co. near Sunchild Cree Res.
• Yellowhead Co. near Minnow and Wolf Lakes and Elk River

Click here for the latest update on the Extreme Cold Warning and visit 511 Alberta for the latest highway conditions.