Extreme cold warnings in effect for northern Ontario
CBC News | Posted: February 22, 2023 3:15 PM | Last Updated: February 22, 2023
Environment Canada warning of wind chill values of -55 C in some areas
Environment Canada is advising people in some parts of northern Ontario to bundle up as wind chill values plunge.
The weather agency has issued extreme cold warnings for several parts of the region, including:
- Sachigo Lake
- Webequie
- Fort Severn
- Pickle Lake
- Red Lake
- Ear Falls
- Pikangikum
- Sioux Lookout
Environment Canada said some of those areas – Sachigo Lake, Webequie, Fort Severn, Pickle Lake, and Pikangikum – can expect wind chills of about -50 C Wednesday night and into Thursday morning.
Other areas are expected to see wind chills of about -40 C during that period.
The extreme cold conditions may persist through the rest of the week, Environment Canada said.
People are advised to watch for cold-related symptoms, including shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness, and colour change in fingers and toes.