UNITED COUNTIES of SD&G, Ontario – Cold temperatures are returning to Cornwall and SD&G on Thursday, Jan. 4 after a brief reprieve.
“Temperatures will fall rapidly this evening to reach lows of minus 20 to 25 degrees celsius,” says an Extreme Cold Warning from Environment Canada. “Wind chill values due to northwest winds up to 50 kilometres per hour will be in the minus 35 to 40 range. Temperatures and wind chill values will be lower on Friday night. The extreme cold will continue until Sunday morning.”
The cold weather will continue until Sunday, with a high of minus 32 on Friday.
Environment Canada recommends covering up if going outside for any amount of time as frostbite can form within minutes.
Environment Canada is also asking the public to be mindful of their pets.
“If it’s too cold for you to stay outside, it’s too cold for your pet to stay outside,” their statement reads.
Light snow is also in the forecast as of Thursday and should continue through the weekend.
The cold snap is expected to end on Monday, when temperatures are expected to rise to zero.
