Environment Canada says the extreme cold will continue through Tuesday morning with wind chill values near minus 40.
Temperatures will start to ease late tomorrow afternoon but may persist into Wednesday. Expect wind chill values near minus 35.
Relief from extreme cold is expected to be limited even during the daytime hours when temperatures typically moderate.
An extreme cold warning is in effect for:
- North Bay - Powassan - Mattawa
- Sudbury
- Huntsville
- South River - Burk's Falls
- Temiskaming Shores - Temagami
- Parry Sound
- Ville Marie
- Deep River - Whitney - Eastern Algonquin Park
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Watch for cold-related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
Dress warmly in layers that you can remove if you get too warm. The outer layer should be wind-resistant. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.
Check on older family, friends and neighbours.
In addition, Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services announced this morning that all school buses in all zones are cancelled.
All schools remain open for students who can get there safely. Parents are reminded that cancelled bus routes will not run in the afternoon; any students brought to school by other means must be picked up at the end of the school day.
