B-B-BABY IT’LL BE C-C-COLD TONIGHT AND TOMORROW IN MUSKOKA — MINUS 35

MUSKOKA — Environment Canada has forecasted extreme cold conditions for Muskoka, as wind chill values near -35° C are expected tonight and early Saturday morning.

Decreasing temperatures can put everyone at risk for cold-related illness or injury, such as frostbite and hypothermia.

The health unit says risks are greatest for those who are marginally housed or homeless, outdoor workers and sports enthusiasts, older adults, infants and children, and persons with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart or lung disease.

To reduce your risk, avoid exposure to the cold by covering exposed skin with a hat, gloves, scarf, and take regular breaks from the cold, in warm locations whenever possible.

For more information about cold and its impact on your health visit smdhu.org/extremecold.

Is this thermal? Cheryl Richardson and Gloria Pratt check out tie-dyed shirts in downtown Gravenhurst this afternoon during their daily walk, as a cold snap looms overnight Friday and into Saturday morning prompting the health unit to issue a warning.
Andrew and Christine are up for the cold with hot drinks and cool tuques this afternoon in Gravenhurst.