Northern Ontario: Winter Weather Hazards Outlook for Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Forecast Discussion

Extreme cold temperatures are expected to invade Far Northern Ontario on Tuesday with the air temperatures dipping to below -30°C and the wind chill making it feel near or below -40°C (especially up around Fort Severn and Winisk which may come near -45°C). The coldest air is expected during the morning, but it will still be quite chilly throughout the day as well with high temperatures still in the -20s. Similar cold temperatures will be found overnight and during the morning on Wednesday as well. Be sure to dress according to the temperature and limit outdoor activity. Cold-related dangers such as frostbite can take only a few minutes to occur with temperatures this cold.