Clear but cold conditions expected to stick around through the weekend in the Fraser Valley

CHILLIWACK — There is no change in the status of the bitter cold temperatures in the Fraser Valley this weekend.

Environment Canada’s Artic Outflow Warning remains in place in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Hope Friday and is expected to remain in place through much of the weekend.

In its latest update, it suggests the windchill values which have been approaching minus 30, may begin to moderate Saturday afternoon. The wind chill may moderate to values ranging from minus 10 to minus 20.

Don’t let the bright sunshine fool you. Environment Canada warns frostbite and hypothermia can occur within minutes to exposed skin and calls for people to dress warmly in layers and to stay dry.