Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for the Peace Country today. 

Extremely cold wind chill values near -40 will continue this morning.

Wind chill values will moderate this afternoon but likely drop to -40 or colder again Tuesday night for some regions.

These extremely cold wind chill values will persist until mid-week.

Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.

Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.

Dress warmly. Dress in layers that you can remove if you get too warm. The outer layer should be wind resistant.