【How to Prepare Yourself for the Chilly Canadian Winters!】 |

In Canada, the winter months are identical to that of Hong Kong, encompassing the end of one year and the start of the next, generally being December, January, and February. However, unlike Hong Kong, Canadian’s winter weather can start in November and last through late March or early April, which accumulates up to nearly half a year of cold. The winters in Canada may be quite chilly. Wintertime temperatures often hover between -5 and -15 degrees Celsius and are below or around 0 degrees Celsius. Although it doesn't happen often, it can get below -20 or -30 degrees Celsius. Snowy weather most often occurs in the months of November and December. Another similar aspect of Canadian weather to that of Hong Kong’s is how erratic it can be. To know what to anticipate and to plan your day and clothing appropriately, be sure to download a weather app and check weather forecasts every day. WeatherCAN, a free iOS and Android download from Environment Canada, offers the most recent prediction data straight from the country's official meteorological source. When analysing the real impact of the cold weather, the wind chill is a crucial aspect. The reason why temperatures feel lower than they do on a weather app is frequently due to wind chill. For instance, the weather app can predict a temperature of -20 degrees Celsius while stating that it "feels like" -30 degrees Celsius. Knowing that, it is especially important to stay warm and reduce the levels of exposed skin. Exposed skin may become frostbitten in really cold weather, which occurs when your skin literally freezes. The most commonly affected areas include the hands, feet, nose, ears and face. Many factors play into the risk of getting frostbite: a high wind chill factor, wet clothing, consumption of alcohol or drugs, and being at a high altitude can all play a role in inducing frostbite. Affected areas often look deathly pale and have a waxy temperature, they typically feel numb with localised pain. It’s essential not to directly rub or massage the frostbitten area as the skin is fragile enough as is. Apply indirect heat and make sure the area stays warm for an extended period of time. When your core body temperature falls below 35 degrees Celsius, hypothermia sets in. It is essential to dress warmly and bundle up when spending time outside because of this. Shivering, mumbling, odd behaviour, confusion, disorientation, cramps in the muscles, cold, and pale skin are all signs of hypothermia. Warming up right away is the best course of action. Knowing the full extent of the harsh reality of Canadian winters, here are a couple tips to better prepare yourself and the environment you live in for the colder weather.