Polar vortex plunges Toronto and southern Ontario into deep freeze, posing frostbite risk
- Posted on January 23, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Polar vortex plunges Toronto and southern Ontario into deep freeze, posing frostbite risk

The wind chill will make brittle temperatures feel like -31 overnight on Friday, running the risk of frostbite, according to Environment Canada.