The extreme cold weather gripping much of Canada is likely to last into the new year, according to Global News chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell.

Extreme cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk to health such as frost bite and hypothermia.

Environment Canada has ended a wind chill warning for the Greater Toronto Area as a cold weather system is finally making its way through Southern Ontario Thursday.

A wind chill warning has ended for Southern Ontario as a cold front finally moved its way through the region today.

Environment Canada has ended a wind chill warning for the Greater Toronto Area Friday.

The Greater Toronto Area, including the City of Toronto, remains under a deep freeze as the wind chill continues to hover below -20 degrees Celsius Tuesday.

Today's high will be -8 and reach near -7 tonight. Snow is expected to begin falling during the evening hours.

The polar vortex is like an unwanted guest who refuses to go home. But we will get a reprieve -- for one day.

Environment Canada issued a blowing snow warning and a wind chill warning for Winnipeg and surrounding areas.

Though southern Ontario enjoyed above-normal temperatures last week, the fun is over and winter is reminding us that there are still two months to go.