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'I can't wait for spring': Saskatoon residents endure frigid temperatures

On Thursday, Environment Canada issued an extreme cold warning for parts of northern and central Saskatchewan.

Environment Canada issued an extreme cold warning Thursday for parts of northern and central Saskatchewan

Ryan Jones says he keeps warm by staying under the covers inside of his camper van. (Victoria Dinh/CBC)

Residents in Saskatchewan are feeling the frigid temperatures this week.

On Thursday, Environment Canada issued an extreme cold warning for parts of northern and central Saskatchewan.

According to the weather agency, areas thatinclude Fond-du-Lac, Saskatoon, Lloydminsterand Yorkton can expect a prolonged period of very cold wind chills with values near -40 C.

Environment Canada issued an extreme cold warning for parts of the province. (Environment Canada)

The chill is expected to last through to Friday.

"I've got foam up in a bunch of places," said Saskatoon's Ryan Jones.

Out of necessity, Jones has been living in his camper van for the past two months. He didn't want to disclose toCBC why he chose to opt out of other shelter options.

Ryan Jones has placed foam on the inside walls of his camper van to stay warm in these frigid temperatures. (Victoria Dinh/CBC)

He said when it gets to be this cold, he stays curled up under his blankets for most of the day to keep warm.

"I can't wait for spring."

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