Cold Warning
A Yellow Cold Warning is in effect for Chatham-Kent, including Rondeau Park, as Environment Canada warns of a prolonged period of very cold wind chills.
Wind chill values near minus 30 are expected early Saturday morning, with similarly cold conditions likely to return overnight. The impact level is considered moderate, with high forecast confidence.
Extreme cold conditions increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia for everyone, particularly young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, outdoor workers, and those without adequate shelter.
Residents are urged to limit time outdoors, dress in warm layers, and watch for cold-related symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle weakness, numbness, or colour changes in fingers and toes. Anyone experiencing symptoms should move indoors and begin warming immediately.
Officials also encourage people to check on vulnerable family members, friends, and neighbours, keep emergency supplies such as blankets and jumper cables in vehicles, and ensure pets are not left outside in extreme cold. Outdoor workers should take regular breaks to warm up.
Residents are advised to continue monitoring forecasts and alerts from Environment Canada.
Blowing Snow Warning
Blowing snow warning continues for Chatham-Kent
A weather warning remains in effect for Chatham-Kent, including Rondeau Park, as poor visibility caused by snow and blowing snow continues Saturday morning.
Environment Canada reports strong northwesterly wind gusts of 60 to 70 km/h, leading to significantly reduced visibility and near-zero visibility at times. The impact level is moderate, with high forecast confidence.
Travel conditions are expected to be hazardous, and road closures are possible. Motorists are advised to postpone non-essential travel until conditions improve. Those who must travel should carry emergency supplies, including extra blankets and jumper cables.
If you become lost or stranded, officials advise remaining with your vehicle and seeking shelter from the wind and cold until conditions improve.
Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring forecasts and alerts from Environment Canada.
Today – February 7, 2026
A mix of sun and cloud. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High minus 10. Wind chill minus 26 this morning and minus 17 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low.
Tonight
Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 18. Wind chill minus 17 this evening and minus 25 overnight.
Sun, 8 Feb – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 10. Wind chill minus 25 in the morning and minus 15 in the afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Night – Cloudy periods. Low minus 13.
Mon, 9 Feb – A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries. High minus 1. Night – Cloudy periods. Low minus 4.
Tue, 10 Feb – Cloudy. High plus 2. Night – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Low zero.
Wed, 11 Feb – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. High plus 1. Night – Cloudy. Low minus 5.
Thu, 12 Feb – Cloudy. High minus 2. Night – Cloudy. Low minus 6.
Fri, 13 Feb – Cloudy. High zero.
