Southern Ontario could feel as cold as -38 as weather alerts issued
The alert stretches from Windsor through the Greater Toronto Area, Barrie and cottage country and east through Peterborough, Kingston and Ottawa.
The weather agency said frigid temperatures are expected Thursday night until early Friday morning.
Areas in the Toronto region are expected to feel like -30 to -35 with the child chill and slightly colder further north and east, feeling like -33 to -38 with the wind chill.
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“Cover up. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill,” the Environment Canada warning read.
“Watch for colour changes on fingers and toes, pain, numbness, a tingling sensation, or swelling. If present, move indoors and begin warming.”
It is also reminding residents that if it’s too cold for them, it’s also too cold for pets.
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