Canada is bracing for a significant cold snap as Arctic air descends southward, with the Yukon experiencing its coldest temperature this early in the year in three decades. A reading of -53°C was recorded in Braeburn, Yukon, on Wednesday.
Exceptionally Cold Temperatures Across Canada
The frigid air originated in Siberia and moved across the Yukon this week. Braeburn’s -53°C reading is the earliest the country has seen a temperature that cold since Ross River, Yukon, registered the same temperature on Dec. 5, 1995. Whitehorse also experienced its earliest -40°C temperature since 2006.
This mass of Arctic air is expected to move south, bringing plummeting temperatures throughout much of the country. The Prairies will feel the effects first on Friday, followed by Ontario and Quebec on Sunday.
The cold air may contribute to the development of a strong winter storm for Atlantic Canada by Monday. While temperatures won’t be as extreme as those seen in the territories, conditions will still be well below seasonal for mid-December.
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