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Chilly Christmas: Snow, Cold, and Travel Disruptions

Western Canada braces for a white Christmas with snow advisories in Alberta and British Columbia, potentially causing travel delays. Central Alberta, including Edmonton, may receive 10-20 cm of snow by Christmas morning. British Columbias southwestern areas could see up to 10 cm in the Fraser Canyon and 10-15 cm along the Coquihalla. Drivers are advised to monitor road conditions closely due to major travel disruptions. Cold warnings extend to Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, with wind chills dropping to between -45°C and -50°C. The Yukon experienced record-breaking temperatures, with Faro reaching -52.2°C, surpassing the previous record from December 23, 2022. The deep freeze is expected to persist, but temps may climb out of the negative fifties to negative thirty-five or negative forty by the weekend. Checkout Solipillow.com

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