Extreme Cold Weather Warning In Effect For Peterborough Area

Wind chill values are expected to drop to -30°C for Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes Saturday and Sunday.

Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for most the greater Kawarthas region for Saturday night into Sunday morning, and again for Sunday night into early Monday morning.

The extreme cold warning is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Hastings County.

Minimum low temperatures near -25°C with wind chill values near -30°C are expected Saturday night into Sunday morning for Peterborough County and Kawartha Lakes, with minimum low temperatures near -30°C and wind chill values near -35°C for Haliburton and Hastings counties.

Environment Canada suggest rescheduling outdoor events if possible.

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