Blue-jean frisbee and extreme al dente: Cold weather tricks
The freeze gripping the Prairies has set new records in Alberta and Saskatchewan with lows into the -40s in several communities.
The trend is expected to continue into the weekend. Environment Canada is warning nighttime wind chill values in the -45 to -50 range into the weekend for parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba before a warm-up on Monday.
When the temperature drops that low, it provides a unique opportunity for cold-weather activities.
FLYING PANTS
If you leave wet pants and shirts outside in this weather, they'll become aerodynamic -- as evidenced by our own Kyle Brittian in the video above.
It's gained international attention, receiving kudos from Jimmy Fallon:
Other cold-hardy Canadians have risen to the challenge.
FROZEN SPAGHETTI
Here's another thing we've learned during this cold spell:
Temperatures of -30°C don't provide the best setting for an outdoor picnic -- unless you like your pasta crunchy: