Record cold: Parts of Quebec in line for the coldest daytime highs in years

Parts of southern Quebec could experience the coldest daytime highs in over two years on Monday. Afternoon highs may be the lowest observed since February 2023.

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An Arctic air mass has settled across the province, keeping daytime highs in the minus teens, with wind chills reaching the minus 20s by Wednesday.

These temperatures are 10-15°C below seasonal averages.

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A brief warm-up is expected mid-week, bringing temperatures closer to seasonal norms, and accompanied by a potential round of significant snowfall.

However, colder weather is expected to return early next week.

Stay prepared for fluctuating conditions and keep an eye on updates.

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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