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GTA Braces for Extreme Cold: Wind Chills Near -30 C
7 Feb
Summary
- Environment Canada issued a yellow cold warning for very cold wind chills.
- Wind chills are expected to be near -30 C on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
- Extreme cold poses a risk of frostbite, especially for vulnerable groups.
A yellow cold warning has been issued by Environment Canada for the Greater Toronto Area, forecasting "very cold wind chills." Residents are bracing for temperatures feeling as low as -30 C on Saturday morning, continuing into Sunday morning. Saturday's forecast includes a high of -13 C, but with wind chills making it feel like -33 C in the morning and -22 C in the afternoon, accompanied by winds gusting from 30 to 50 km/h.
As Saturday evening progresses, temperatures are expected to drop to a low of -21 C, with an overnight wind chill near -28 C. Sunday will bring sunny conditions and a high of -12 C, though morning wind chills will still make it feel like -28 C, warming to -19 C in the afternoon. The federal weather agency has highlighted the significant risk of frostbite throughout the weekend.
