Northern Ontario: Winter Weather Hazards Outlook for Friday, January 14, 2022

Forecast Discussion

The extreme cold makes a return to Northern Ontario overnight and Friday morning with temperatures well below -30°C throughout the region. This will likely be the coldest air of the season so far with the extreme cold encompassing all of Northern Ontario instead of just the far northern part of the province. The wind chill could reach into the mid -40s especially around Hudson Bay and between -35°C and -40°C for areas in the south around Lake Superior and Georgian Bay. The actual air temperature won’t be that much different ranging from -30°C to -35°C in the south and near -40°C for those further north.

Of course, the coldest temperatures will be found early Friday morning and warming up later in the day, but not by much with most areas not even reaching a daytime high above -20°C. Another cold night is expected Friday lasting into Saturday morning. This will be covered in a separate outlook for Saturday.

Please be sure to dress accordingly if you’re planning on being outside for an extended period of time. Frostbite and other cold-related dangers can become life-threatening in a matter of minutes with temperatures this cold! And please don’t forget about your furry friends. If it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them! Bring them inside or find a way to keep them warm. Stay safe and warm!