Atmosphere Canada has issued excessive chilly warnings for a lot of the Prairies and components of Ontario and Quebec.
Atmosphere Canada has issued excessive chilly warnings for a lot of the Prairies and components of Ontario and Quebec.
The nationwide climate company says the chilly snap will see the wind chill plummet under -40 in some components of the nation, together with northern Alberta and most of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
The chilly is anticipated to proceed by way of the weekend.
It is also affecting components of northern Ontario and Quebec, the place the nationwide forecaster says the chilly might final by way of to Wednesday.
The company points such warnings when the chilly poses a well being danger.
It is warning individuals to remain inside if attainable and bundle up if not, as frostbite can develop on uncovered pores and skin in a matter of minutes when it is this chilly.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Jan. 18, 2025.
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