Ottawa and eastern Ontario residents woke up to dangerously cold temperatures on Friday, with the wind chill making it feel colder than -40.
is in effect with a blast of cold Arctic air enveloping the region. Temperatures dropped to -27 C on Friday morning, with the wind chill making it feel more like -41.
The daytime high on Friday will be -25 C. The weather is cold enough to cause frostbite on exposed skin in minutes, Environment Canada says. Ottawa Public Health has issued a frostbite warning until further notice. The cold weather has forced a number ofThe cold snap will be short-lived. Saturday will still be very cold, with a wind chill near -40 in the morning and a high of -14 C in the afternoon.
But Sunday will see the temperature skyrocket to 1 C. There is also a 70 per cent chance of snow on Sunday.Ottawa Public Health offers the following tips to prevent frostbite during the extreme cold temperatures.Keep extra mittens and gloves in the car, house or school bag.Wear a neck warmer to protect the chin, lips and cheeks.Make sure you are able to wiggle your toes in your boots.
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