Environment Canada warns ‘very cold’ wind chills expected for Toronto
Posted February 6, 2026 5:51 am.
Last Updated February 7, 2026 7:19 pm.
Environment Canada says prolonged periods of extreme cold are expected this weekend in Toronto and much of southern Ontario.
The national weather agency issued a yellow warning for Toronto and the GTA, where it could feel like -30 in some areas with the wind chill.
The bone-chilling cold arrived Friday night into Saturday morning, and is predicted to return Saturday night into Sunday morning before letting up slightly on Monday.
“Extreme cold puts everyone at risk,” says the weather agency, noting that frigid temperatures pose dangers such as frostbite to everyone, but warns the risks are far greater for young children, older adults and those without proper shelter.
The high on Saturday is expected to be -13°C with a wind chill of -30 in the morning and -23 in the afternoon.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO LIVE WEATHER COVERAGE!In Toronto, Mayor Olivia Chow said there were places for people to go to seek refuge from the cold.
“We’ve opened up eight warming centres, we’re not turning anybody away,” she said Saturday. “We have three shifts of outreach workers 24-7, bringing people indoors. All our libraries, community centres are open.”
The warming centres, surge and additional shelter spaces are open at the following locations:
- 136 Spadina Rd.
- 81 Elizabeth St.
- 349 George St.
- 12 Holmes Ave.
- 885 Scarborough Golf Club Rd.
- Cecil Community Centre, 58 Cecil St. (opened when temperatures hit -15 C)
- Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre, 870 Queen St. E. (opened when temperatures hit -15 C)
- John Innes Community Centre, 150 Sherbourne St. (opened when temperatures hit -15 C)
A blizzard warning is also in place for areas near the shore of Lake Huron, northwest of London, Ont., that could bring up to 20 centimetres of snow starting Friday afternoon.
Environment Canada says the extreme cold will also hit vast areas of central and northeastern Ontario.
