Environment Canada has issued a cold warning for much of the Kawarthas region for Monday night (February 23) into Tuesday morning.
The “yellow” cold warning is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands.
Temperatures will drop below -20°C Monday night, with northwest winds of 30 km/h gusting to 50 km/h creating wind chills of at least -30°C by early morning.
Although temperatures will moderate on Tuesday, wind chills near -15°C will continue into Tuesday afternoon.
The wind chill values will create a risk of frostbite, which can develop within minutes on exposed skin. 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.
