Environment Canada is warning of extreme wind chill values for Friday and Saturday, which will be the coldest days of 2017.

The daytime high is expected to be -30, which factoring in the wind, will make it feel more like -45 throughout both days. 

Friday night will be the worst of the two days, as the wind chill pushes down to -48 in the area.

Environment Canada's John Paul Cragg says that atleast it will be sunny.

"We rarely see any large areas of precipitation with these cold temperatures, so one of the benefits of the arctic air is we will see plenty of sunshine."

The sunshine and clear skies can be to blame for the dip in temperatures as well, as cloud cover serves as a 'blanket' to keep air slightly warmer.

With the dangerously cold wind chill, Cragg says that it is vital to cover up when going outside - even if it is for mere minutes.

"Frostbite is an issue, so exposed skin can freeze within five to 10 minutes with a windchill of -40 to -45, like we are seeing in Saskatchewan."

He says that you should also keep emergency supplies in your vehicle when you are traveling. That includes extra blankets and booster cables.

Temperatures are expected to bounce back to closer to normal conditions during the first week of January.