Extreme cold in the forecast for Halton

If you plan on spending some time outside tonight in Oakville, Burlington, Milton or Halton Hills, you’ll want to bundle up. 

If you plan on spending some time outside tonight in Oakville, Burlington, Milton or Halton Hills, you’ll want to bundle up. 

According to a recent Environment Canada forecast, temperatures are expected to drop to -16 tonight (Dec. 18) in Halton. With the windchill, it will feel more like -22.

Some flurries are also in the forecast for Halton. 

The day will be chilly as well, with temperatures sitting at -5.

The cold will persist, with temperatures hitting -8 on Thursday and dropping to -10 overnight. 

However, a little reprieve is on the way, as temperatures will start to inch up and hit 1 on Friday. 

Monday, Dec. 23 and Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve!) will be 5 degrees, so pretty pleasant. 

Tonight, be sure to keep your pets indoors and spend as little time outside as possible.