Extreme cold temperatures are gripping most of Alberta again, including Strathmore and Wheatland County.

With wind chill bringing the temperature down to -40 this week, it's hard to imagine a rebound back into positive degrees.

It's looking like that will be the case though.

Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Sara Hoffman says we can expect to see warm chinook winds from the west, which are likely to dramatically shift the temperature.

"Some estimates are looking at as high as 10 degrees as a daytime high for Monday. I would say a better guess at this point in time is anywhere from 0 to 10 degrees, so probably a 5 degree celsius daytime high for Monday."

Alberta's famous Chinook winds will bring about the sudden change, and according to Hoffman, they might also kick up some strong gusts.

"Those could lead to some strong windy conditions and maybe wind warnings. So the cold will bring about some calm conditions but on Monday windy conditions will return from the rest bringing those warmer-than-normal temperatures, however, they could be quite strong."

With that could also come some freeze/thaw conditions on the roads, which drivers should be wary of.

For the time being, Hoffman says you don't want to underestimate the cold we'll continue to see for the next few days.

"Just a reminder that frostbite can happen in five to ten minutes, and if you're planning to be outside for a prolonged period of time, it's important to cover up any exposed skin. And if it's too cold for you, it's too cold for your pet, so a reminder to limit pets' time outdoors unless they're properly covered up as well."