If you’re heading out to the aptly named PolarFest winter family festival in Selwyn Township this weekend, be sure to bundle up.
Environment Canada has issued another “yellow” cold warning for frigid temperatures and wind chills Friday night (January 30) into early Saturday morning.
The cold warning is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands.
Overnight temperatures will be a few degrees warmer than those that prompted Thursday’s cold warning, ranging from -20°C in the south to -22°C in the north, with wind chill values of -25°C to -30°C.
Similar cold temperatures are expected to return Saturday night into Sunday morning, before returning to near-seasonal norms later Sunday and overnight on Sunday.
Cover up when going outside, as frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill. Watch for colour changes on fingers and toes, pain, numbness, a tingling sensation, or swelling — if present, move indoors and begin warming.
Remember: if it’s too cold for you to stay outside, it’s too cold for your pet to stay outside.
