Cobourg, ON (January 31, 2023) – The Town of Cobourg would like to inform residents of cold temperatures expected throughout the week, with a low of -16° (-22° overnight) on Friday, February 3.
Alerts are declared when the forecast is to drop to -15°C or colder, or when a wind chill of -20° or below is expected for a 24-hour period without warming up. Temperatures across southern Ontario are expected to be 5 to 10°C below seasonal for most of this week, with temperatures on Friday, February 3 in Cobourg to drop to -16° during the day (feels like -28°) and overnight -22°.
Residents are encouraged to seek protection from the cold. If outside, dress in layers and be sure to cover exposed skin. Exposure to these temperatures and wind may result in frostbite or hypothermia.
Town of Cobourg Temporary Respite Locations
Those who need to get warm can visit one of the following locations:
Northumberland County provides overnight warming room services at St. Peter's Anglican Church, 240 College Street, Cobourg, where residents in need can take shelter from the cold and access washrooms and light refreshments. These services are available seven days a week from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. until the end of March 2023.
During extreme weather events, residents are remined to visit neighbours, friends, and older family members to ensure their wellbeing.
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Media Contacts
Kara Euale
Manager, Communications
Town of Cobourg
p: 905-372-4301 x 4105
e: keuale@cobourg.ca
About The Town of Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg is a lakeside community (population 20,500) located on the north shore of Lake Ontario halfway between Toronto and Kingston and has been recognized multiple times by MoneySense Magazine as “One of Canada’s Best Places to Live” in populations under 25,000.
Founded in 1798, Cobourg is rich in heritage offering a vibrant downtown, sophisticated small-town atmosphere and renowned waterfront that serves as a popular getaway destination. As the largest town in Northumberland County, Cobourg is personified by historic Victoria Hall, a 143,000 sq. ft. multiple purpose community centre, an educated and skilled labour force, flourishing commercial sector and supportive municipal government. Cobourg has received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Award, accolades from the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, and multiple heritage, environmental, and event awards.