Toronto faces the coldest weather since February

Southern Ontario faces some of the coldest temperatures since last winter as the new work week begins.

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Daytime highs will hover around -6°C in Toronto on Monday, marking the lowest highs since January and February. Temperatures are sitting approximately 10°C below seasonal averages.

Wind chills will vary across the region, with northern areas feeling temperatures in the minus teens. Ottawa is also set to see its coldest daytime high since March.

Temperatures are expected to rise slightly by mid-week before another plunge occurs heading into the weekend and early next week.

Colder-than-normal conditions are anticipated to persist through much of December. Although a few milder days may occur, no significant shift in the weather pattern is expected this month.

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Stay safe out there as hypothermia can be a real risk this time of year.

According to the Canadian Red Cross, it is important for everyone to know how to recognize when someone has been exposed to cold for too long, prevent cold-related emergencies, and be able to provide help when needed.

Prevention tips include:

• Cover your head and trunk by wearing a hat and layers of tightly woven fabrics such as wool or synthetics.

• Cover up exposed areas such as your fingers, cheeks, ears, and nose.

• If your clothes get wet when you are in the cold, change into dry clothes as soon as possible.

• Drink plenty of warm fluids to help your body stay warm and hydrated, avoid caffeine and alcohol.

• Eat high calorie food and drinks regularly as the body converts food to energy which heats the body.

• Dress in layers so that you can adjust to changes as you heat up or cool off.

• Bring additional warm clothing when going out for extended periods or in case of emergency.

• Don’t wear tight fitting clothing or footwear that may impair circulation.

• Seek shelter from the wind if you are getting cold, even if it is only behind a tree, hill, embankment, or other landscape feature.

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