Southern Ontario: Winter Weather Hazards Outlook for Saturday, January 8, 2022

Forecast Discussion

Extremely cold temperatures are expected during the morning hours on Saturday throughout Central and Northeastern Ontario. The air temperature in many locations will reach -25°C or below with the wind chill making it feel below -30°C. The coldest temperatures are expected through the higher elevations of Algonquin Park, Bancroft and Haliburton. Temperatures will moderate later in the day with many areas expected to warm up to a negative single-digit daytime high so the extreme cold will be very brief. 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.