Extreme cold warnings remain in effect across southeastern Manitoba this morning as the region continues to experience a prolonged stretch of dangerous Arctic air.

Environment Canada says communities in the southeast, including Steinbach and surrounding areas, are facing extreme wind chills that pose a serious risk of frostbite within minutes on exposed skin.

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For Steinbach and area, conditions on Saturday include a mix of sun and cloud with winds up to 15 kilometres per hour. The daytime high is expected to reach minus 26, with wind chill values near minus 39 this morning and minus 34 this afternoon. Environment Canada notes a risk of frostbite.

Saturday night, skies will feature a few clouds with winds up to 15 kilometres per hour. Temperatures are forecast to drop to minus 38, with wind chill values near minus 39 this evening and plunging to minus 49 overnight. Frostbite can occur in minutes under these conditions.

Sunday is expected to be sunny, with winds becoming west at 20 kilometres per hour near noon. The high will be around minus 23, though wind chills will again reach minus 49 in the morning before improving to about minus 34 in the afternoon. Sunday night will be clear with a low of minus 25.

Some gradual improvement is forecast early next week. Monday is expected to bring a mix of sun and cloud with a high of minus 14, while Tuesday is forecast to be sunny with a high near minus 17.

Environment Canada warns that extreme cold affects everyone, regardless of age or health, and advises residents to dress in layers, wear wind-resistant outerwear, and cover all exposed skin. The agency also recommends keeping emergency supplies in vehicles, including extra blankets and booster cables, and encourages outdoor workers to take frequent breaks to warm up.

Residents are urged to continue monitoring forecasts and warnings as the cold snap persists.