Those heading outside this morning are being advised to bundle up as the Greater Toronto Area and nearly all of Ontario experience a bout of bone-chilling cold
An extreme cold warning remains in effect for Toronto and much of eastern Canada
The temperature in the city sat at -17 C early Friday, but it feels more like -26 with the wind chill
Environment Canada warned that it could feel as cold as -30 with the wind chill this morning
While the temperature is expected to go up somewhat today to a high of -13 C, it will, nevertheless feel frigid with the wind chill and temperatures are expected to drop again overnight. A low of -22C is expected overnight, though it will feel closer to -30 with the wind chill
Frostbite can occur within just minutes on exposed skin in such cold temperatures
“Dress warmly. Dress in layers that you can remove if you get too warm. The outer layer should be wind resistant,” Environment Canada advised
People are also being reminded not to leave pets outdoors in the bitterly cold temperatures
Temperatures are expected to ease off during the day Saturday, going up to a high of – 3 C, then rising to a high of 3 C on Sunday and Monday
Joshua Freeman, CP24 Web Writer
