Yellow Cold Warning Issued for Fort Severn: Wind Chills to Reach -45
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for Fort Severn, warning of dangerous wind chill values reaching -45 through Monday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for the Fort Severn region. The alert was issued as a period of very cold wind chills continues to impact the area, posing a significant risk to public safety.
Affected Areas
This weather alert is specifically in effect for the geographic region of Fort Severn.
What You Should Do
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Residents are advised to take the following precautions:
- Monitor vulnerable populations, including young children, older adults, and people with chronic illnesses.
- Ensure those working or exercising outdoors take frequent breaks and dress in appropriate layers.
- Check on individuals without proper shelter.
- Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
To report severe weather, residents can send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect extreme cold conditions with wind chill values dropping to between -40 and -45.
Timeline
The warning is in effect starting tonight and will continue through Monday morning, March 2, 2026. The alert is currently set to expire at 4:57 PM UTC on Monday.
Source: ECCC Official Notice