Frigid weather: How to survive an extremely cold day

If you want to go outside when the temperatures plunge, it's best to be well bundled up. (Pawel Dwulit/Canadian Press)

Many regions in Canada are experiencing a blast of snowfall and cold conditions

CBC News Posted: Jan 07, 2014 5:00 AM ET Last Updated: Jan 07, 2014 5:01 AM ET

With much of the country in the grips of bitter winter weather, Canadians are coping as best they can with bone-chilling cold, massive snowfalls and predictions of more nastiness to come.

In Saskatoon on Tuesday, Environment Canada is predicting a high of –25 C, well below the seasonal normal of –11 C. In Toronto, the temperature is not expected to rise above –18 C, again a far cry from the normal high of –2 C.

Pedestrians in Montreal battle 90 km/h wind gusts as the city faces freezing rain, snow, and a rollercoaster temperature swing from 5 C to -13 C on Monday. (Ryan Remiorz/Canadian Press)

Cold weather in some parts of the country may invite scoffing from people living in other places where such low temperatures are run-of-the-mill at this time of year. But no matter how cold it gets, people everywhere are figuring out how best to endure the conditions.

Here's a look at ways to ensure you and your property stay safe and survive the current frigid temperatures.

Protecting yourself

There's no rocket science involved in understanding that colder temperatures can pose health concerns for individuals, especially if they are outside. Windburn, frostbite and hypothermia can pose significant risks.

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