A snow warning And frostbite warning were issued for central Ontario.
Environment Canada issued a extreme cold warning (with windchill forecast to reach -35 C to -40 C) and snow warnings for the Peterborough, Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County areas on Thursday afternoon.
The warning states that heavy snow and sudden whiteout conditions are possible in locally moving snow Thursday afternoon to evening. Wind gusts can reach up to 60 km/h.
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“Bands of heavy snow are moving from southern Ontario through the path of an Arctic cold front,” the warning said. “Heavy snowfall with strong winds gusting up to 60 km/hr can reduce visibility significantly at times. Bitter cold air will move in with very cold wind expected tonight through Friday morning.
Environment Canada warned that windchill values could reach -35 °C to -40 °C in some areas as early as Friday and continue into Saturday morning.
Peterborough Public Health At approximately 4:10 p.m. Peterborough, Peterborough County, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation in its jurisdiction issued a Level 1 Frostbite Alert.
The alert will be in effect until Saturday, February 4.
A Level 1 alert occurs when temperatures are expected to be -27 °C to -38 °C or wind chill of -27 °C to -38 °C.
The health unit warns that exposed skin can freeze in 10 to 30 minutes.
Residents are advised to cover unprotected skin, avoid prolonged outdoor exposure, drink warm fluids, watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia, check neighbors and maintain a warm indoor environment (ideally 20 °C). or keep warm).
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