Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for the Kingston and Belleville regions.
According to the weather authority, wind chill temperatures are meant to dip to near -30 C Friday night and into Saturday morning.
These wind chills may return again Saturday night into Sunday morning, Environment Canada said.
“Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.”
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Environment Canada is warning that frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.
They are also advising people to keep their pets inside due to the extreme cold.
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