Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for most the greater Kawarthas region for Saturday night (February 12) into Sunday morning, and again for Sunday night into early Monday morning.
The extreme cold warning is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Hastings County.
Minimum low temperatures near -25°C with wind chill values near -30°C are expected Saturday night into Sunday morning for Peterborough County and Kawartha Lakes, with minimum low temperatures near -30°C and wind chill values near -35°C for Haliburton and Hastings counties.
Temperatures and wind chill values will moderate through the day Sunday, but are expected to drop again to the same values Sunday night into early Monday morning.
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk, but infants and young children, older adults, people with circulatory problems or chronic illnesses, people working outdoors, and people who are marginally housed are especially vulnerable.
If going outside, dress in layers (including a wind-resistant outer layer). Cover up exposed skin, as frostbite can develop within 10 to 30 minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.
Consider re-scheduling outdoor recreational activities, especially during the evening. There is a serious risk of hypothermia and frostbite if outdoors for long periods.
Remember: if it’s too cold for you to stay outside, it’s too cold for your pet to stay outside.
