Northern Ontario: Winter Weather Hazards Outlook for Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Forecast Discussion

Another chilly start to the day is expected for Far Northern Ontario as you wake up on Wednesday with the air temperature between -30 and -35. When factoring in the wind gust, it will feel closer to -40 in some areas especially up towards Fort Severn and Winisk. 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. Strong wind gusts between 80-90km/h are expected during the day on Wednesday around the Lake Superior shoreline. They will weaken by the end of the day. Heavy snowfall will also continue for Northeastern Ontario on Wednesday. See our forecast here for more details on that.