An Arctic air mass is bringing extreme cold and heavy snowfall to Ontario, with temperatures dropping significantly and snow squall warnings in effect.
Timmins: Wow, it’s really cold out there! Ontario is feeling the chill from an Arctic air mass that’s settled in, bringing the coldest weather we’ve seen this season.
Just to give you an idea, Timmins dropped a whopping 26 degrees in just 24 hours. That’s some serious cold! For many places, it’s the coldest they’ve felt in years.
And if that’s not enough, we’ve got lake-effect snow kicking in, especially around Lake Huron and southern Georgian Bay. Snow squall watches are up, and some areas could see over 30 cm of snow!
If you’re heading out, be careful. Visibility might be poor, and roads could be slippery. So, bundle up and try to limit your time outside.
The first really cold day hit on Sunday, and it looks like this Arctic air is sticking around until Wednesday. Monday and Tuesday are expected to be the coldest days.
Thunder Bay felt wind chills near -40, and Timmins is really feeling the freeze. Extreme cold warnings are in effect for northern Ontario, with wind chills hitting up to -50. That’s dangerous!
As the cold air moves in, the lake-effect snow machine is revving up. We’re looking at a multi-day snowfall event, especially off Lake Huron and Lake Erie.
Snow squall watches are in place, and we could see significant snowfall through Wednesday. Roads and walkways might get tricky with all that snow piling up.
Environment and Climate Change Canada warns that snow squalls can change conditions quickly, going from clear skies to heavy snow in just a few kilometers. So, keep your eyes on the road!
Right now, the lakes are pretty chilly too—Lake Huron is at 4°C, Lake Erie is at 3°C, and Lake Ontario is around 1°C.
For many folks, this is the coldest weather they’ve experienced in years. Kenora is looking at a forecast high of -27°C, the first time it’s dropped that low since January 2019.
London is expecting an overnight low of -23°C, the coldest since January 2022. And Toronto? It’s set for a daytime high of -14°C, the coldest since January 2019.
As we move into February, we might see some milder air trying to push in from the U.S., but it’s too soon to tell if that’ll bring a warm-up or just messy storms.
