Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon Residents Urged to Prepare for Extreme Cold Conditions
At 7 a.m. Monday, the temperature at Pearson Airport was recorded at a biting -14°C, with an afternoon high expected to reach just -10°C. These conditions are far below the seasonal norms for this time of year, typically marked by highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C.
Ontario residents are bundling up as a frigid cold snap grips the region, with Environment Canada issuing an advisory for much of the province, including Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon. The warning, effective from 1 a.m. Monday, January 20, to 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 22, highlights the potential dangers of the severe weather.
“Be prepared for very cold conditions. Temperatures may be colder than those that have been seen the last several years. Remember frostbite can develop in minutes on exposed skin. Keep dry to stay warmer,” Environment Canada cautioned in its morning forecast for Pearson Airport.
At 7 a.m. Monday, the temperature at Pearson Airport was recorded at a biting -14°C, with an afternoon high expected to reach just -10°C. These conditions are far below the seasonal norms for this time of year, typically marked by highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C.
The cold will persist throughout the week, with daytime highs forecasted at:
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Monday: -10°C
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Tuesday: -12°C
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Wednesday: -9°C
Overnight lows will plunge further, with temperatures of:
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Monday night: -16°C
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Tuesday night: -19°C
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Wednesday night: -12°C
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