Extreme cold weather warnings across Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan woke up to one of the coldest days of the winter this morning.

Extreme cold weather warnings have been issued for Regina, Saskatoon and dozens of other communities across the province, Environment Canada says.

Temperatures were in the 30sC, but with the wind factored in, it felt like it was in the 40s in many areas in the predawn hours.

Many school divisions were cancelling bus service for the day due to the cold, but are keeping their schools open.

For some, it felt like50

In some communities in the north, the wind chill was down to 50.

It wasn't much balmier in the south.

Here's a sampling of wind chill temperatures early Wednesday morning, according to Environment Canada:

• Key Lake: 50.
• Collins Bay: 50.
• Rosetown:49.
• Regina: 48.
• Lucky Lake: 48.
• Saskatoon: 47.
• Last Mountain Lake:47.
• Nipawin:47.

Meanwhile, Environment Canada says milder temperatures are on the way.

In southern Saskatchewan, temperatures could be in the low single digits (minus, that is) by Monday.