Ontario Town Records Bone-Chilling -43.7°C Early Saturday Morning
In an astonishing weather phenomenon, Kirkland Lake, Ontario, recorded a chilling low of -43.7°C early on Saturday morning. This temperature marked the coldest reading for the community in over 40 years.
Record-Breaking Cold in Ontario
The harsh winter conditions in Ontario have been attributed to a disruption in the polar vortex, which has shifted from its typical position in the Far North. Along with Kirkland Lake, other regions in Ontario also experienced extreme cold, with significant drops in temperatures.
Other Notable Temperatures
- Trenton: Recorded -32.1°C, the coldest since February 4, 2023.
- Toronto (Pearson Airport): -21.4°C, the coldest since February 4, 2023.
- London: -25.5°C, the coldest since January 29, 2022.
The bone-chilling temperatures have raised concerns, especially in the U.S. Midwest, where extreme cold has led to warnings about “exploding trees.” While alarming, this term refers to the potential for frost to cause trees to crack under severe cold conditions.
Forecast for the Coming Days
Yellow-coded cold warnings have been reissued across southern Ontario, indicating that residents should prepare for continued frigid weather. Forecasters predict that high temperatures in the region will mostly remain in the negative teens, with lows expected to reach the -20s.
The colder-than-normal temperatures in Ontario are forecasted to last into the early days of February. However, a warm-up is anticipated around February 5, when temperatures are expected to return to seasonal averages.
