Extreme cold warning in effect for Waterloo Region and Guelph as wind chills drop to -30 | CBC News
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A period of bitterly cold wind chills is expected overnight into Monday morning across Waterloo Region and Guelph.
Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for the area, with wind chill values forecast to reach between -25 and -30.
“Extreme cold puts everyone at risk,” the agency said in its alert, noting the dangers are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, those working or exercising outdoors, and anyone without proper shelter.
Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially when combined with strong winds. Environment Canada is urging residents to cover up, limit time outdoors and seek shelter from the wind. The agency also warns that if it’s too cold for you to stay outside, it’s too cold for pets to remain outdoors.
Skies will be clear Sunday evening. The temperature is expected to fall to -21 C, with wind chills near -15 in the evening and dropping to -25 overnight.
Monday will be sunny, with winds coming from the southeast at 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. The high will reach -5 C, though it will feel like -25 in the morning and -12 in the afternoon.
Tuesday could see a high of 1 C with a 70 per cent chance of snow or rain. By Friday, temperatures are forecast to climb to 8 C, with cloudy skies and a chance of showers continuing into next weekend.
Environment Canada is advising residents to keep moving to maintain body heat, check on vulnerable neighbours and continue monitoring forecasts and alerts.