This cold warning is issued when temperatures are expected to fall below – 15 degrees Celsius (without wind-chill), or when weather conditions are severe enough to warrant alerting the community to the risks involved with prolonged exposure.
Anyone can be affected by extreme cold-related weather conditions, depending on how long one is exposed to cold conditions and exertion levels. Those especially at risk include:
- Adults over the age of 65,
- Infants and young children
- People who work outdoors
- People who exercise outdoors (hikers, skiers)
- People who have limited resources to house or protect themselves
During extreme cold, call or visit friends and neighbours who may be at risk and keep pets inside.
Take action – protect your health
- Cover exposed skin using multiple layers of loose-fitting clothes with a wind-resistant outer layer, a hat, mittens, and scarf.
- Always be on the lookout for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.
- Prepare emergency kits for your home and car.
- Plan ahead and check the weather forecast.
This Cold Warning will remain in effect until the low temperature for the day is projected to be above –15°C.
For more information on Cold Warnings and what you can do to protect your health, visit the Cold Warnings page on halton.ca.