After a couple of mild days to enjoy, the bitter cold has returned.
The temperature is going to fall throughout the day and stay there for at least the next 24-36 hours.
An Extreme Cold Weather Alert has been issued for northern parts of the province, including Huntsville and Parry Sound.
Environment Canada says bitterly cold arctic air will begin to flood across the area this morning with minimum temperatures in the minus twenties combined with winds that will result in wind chill values near minus 35.
The normal high for this time of year is minus 4.
For the latest forecast and weather warnings from Environment Canada, please click here.
For cold weather tips from the SMDHU, please click here.
Hold on to your toques! After a couple of relatively milder days, more cold is on the way to the entire province Friday and Saturday.
#ONstorm pic.twitter.com/bP9y73f41C
— ECCC Weather Ontario (@ECCCWeatherON) January 12, 2022
Wind chill values near -35C expected this morning through to
Sat. afternoon for #MuskokaBE ALERT: Know the signs of frostbite, windburn & hypothermia. https://t.co/x1a8a0wnNc
COVER-UP: Cover exposed skin. Dress in layers.
WARM-UP: Drink warm liquids, take breaks inside pic.twitter.com/rwtgRomCKo
— SMDHU (@SMDhealthunit) January 14, 2022
