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UPDATE: Cold Warning in effect as major weekend cold snap begins Friday in Quinte

By Paul Martin Jan 23, 2026 | 1:20 PM

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A major weekend cold snap begins Friday in Quinte.

Friday began at a chilly minus 9 (as measured at CFB Trenton) but the day will get colder as it continues, falling to minus 19 on Friday afternoon, with a wind chill of minus 29 expected.

There is a real risk of frostbite that continues into Saturday, which has a forecast high of minus 15 and an expected low on Saturday night of minus 20.

A cold warning is in effect from Environment Canada, so folks in Quinte are strongly urged to get bundled up and protect themselves and their loved ones.