An extreme cold snap is hitting most of Alberta as wind chills near -40 degrees and snow continues to fall across the province.
City of Edmonton roads and highways are currently affected. Snow plows are out on major highways and within city limits, but police are advising drivers to take extra care on their daily commute.
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Between Friday at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday night, there were 91 collisions reported to the Edmonton Police Service, including 32 hit-and-runs, 13 injury collisions and 46 collisions with property damage.
In Calgary, there were 108 collisions reported Friday between noon and 7 p.m., and 119 on Saturday and Sunday. According to the Calgary Police Service, there were 106 by 1 p.m. Monday. In total, there were 64 hit-and-run crashes, 12 injury-related and 257 non-injury collisions.
511 Alberta tweeted Monday morning that highways in central and northern Alberta are covered in snow, creating poor visibility in some areas. Regular updates on road conditions from 511 Alberta can be found here.
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Temperatures are expected to remain around the -40 mark through Thursday, with warmer temperatures arriving by the weekend, according to Environment Canada.
Extreme cold poses greater risk to children, seniors, pets and vulnerable populations. Cold-related symptoms include shortness of breath, numbness and discoloration of fingers and toes, chest and muscle pain and muscle weakness, Environment Canada said.
Vulnerable populations, including the province’s homeless, are also at great risk. Although shelter beds are available in major cities, not all homeless people choose to use this accommodation – many live on the streets, putting them at high risk of frostbite and disease.
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