An extreme cold warning remains in effect.
Flurries today. Wind gusting to 60 km/h near noon. High minus 6. Wind chill minus 31 this morning.
Here are the details of the extreme cold warning issued by Environment Canada in effect for:
- Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
- Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
- Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
A multi-day episode of very cold wind chills continues.
Wind chill values near or below minus 30 are occurring early this morning in most areas.
These wind chills are expected to moderate today.
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Cover up. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.
Check on older family, friends and neighbours.
If it's too cold for you to stay outside, it's too cold for your pet to stay outside.
Extreme cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk to health such as frost bite and hypothermia.
Weather advisory in effect for:
- Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
- Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect for today.
Flurries at times heavy through the region today will give reduced visibility and make driving difficult in some areas.
Local amounts of 5 cm or so are possible today. Significantly higher amounts are likely closer to Georgian Bay due to lake enhancement.
