Published on Dec. 9, 2025, 3:58 PM
Updated on Dec. 9, 2025, 4:00 PM
Temperatures set to dip as low as around -30 C
The City of Edmonton activated its extreme weather response on Monday to help protect vulnerable people from some very cold weather that is expected to settle in this week.
As of Monday night, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s website said nighttime temperatures are forecast to dip to almost -30 C on Friday, with the daytime high expected to reach just -24 C that day.
The city’s extreme weather response is activated when temperatures fall to -20 C — or lower — for at least three days in a row.
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As part of its response, the city will open up its public facilities, such as recreation centres and libraries, to anyone in need of a warm place to stay.
Al Rashid Mosque is also expanding its services, opening an overnight shelter that can offer up to 50 spaces every night.
Organizations like Hope Mission offer services like outreach programs, daytime shelter spaces and shuttle vans to people experiencing homelessness.
