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Only Siberia was colder
Edmonton was the chilliest place in North America Sunday, says Environment Canada meteorologist
By CLARA HO, Edmonton Sun
Last Updated: December 15, 2009 11:31am
Edmonton was the coldest place in North America yesterday morning and the second chilliest in the world.
The Edmonton International Airport saw a record low of -46.1 C and -58.4 C with the windchill, outfreezing even the Arctic.
Only Dzalinda, Siberia, appeared to be colder, with a weather station there recording temperatures of -48 C.
Yesterday's frigid temperatures broke the previous record for Dec. 13, which was -36.1 C set in 2008, as well as the record for the coldest day in December, a low of -44.5 C set on Dec. 9, 1977. Cold Lake, Grande Prairie and Whitecourt also had record lows yesterday.
The extreme weather was enough to stall some planes at the Edmonton International Airport, said spokeswoman Traci Bednard.
"A couple flights had to be diverted to Calgary (Saturday night) where it was warmer," Bednard said, adding there were a few cancellations and a few delays early yesterday morning. By 8 a.m., when the temperature improved to -40 C, most planes were able to start operating again.
Now, try to be in our cold with only 1 pair of socks (trust me, your feet won't sweat) !
This hit us last year just 12 days before xmas.
But, minus 40C is common here every year.
Minus 46.1C is roughly minus 55F
With the windchill at -58.4, didn't look it up, but should be around minus 70 - minus 75F !!!
Come visit us 1 winter, please LOL
How difficult was it WORKING last winter for you, Mr. Klein?