Environment Canada has issued another cold warning for the entire Kawarthas region for this weekend, beginning Friday night (February 6), with a prolonged period of very cold wind chills expected.
Lakelands Public Health has also issued a weekend cold warning for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and Haliburton County.
Temperatures will begin falling early Friday evening with northwest winds of 40 km/h gusting to 60 km/h overnight, with lows ranging from -19°C in Northumberland County to -23°C in Haliburton County and wind chills ranging 30°C to 35°C.
The wind chill values will persist during the day on Saturday.
Overnight temperatures on Saturday and Sunday will drop even further, with lows ranging from -21°C in the south to -27°C in the north.
Temperatures will return to seasonal norms on Monday.
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk, but risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.
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.
