{"id":5822,"date":"2026-01-23T12:29:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T17:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/people-finance-operations\/?p=5822"},"modified":"2026-01-23T12:53:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T17:53:28","slug":"cold-weather-advisory-jan-23-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/people-finance-operations\/2026\/cold-weather-advisory-jan-23-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold Weather Advisory: Jan. 23, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        Cold Weather Advisory: Jan. 23, 2026\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ottawa region is forecast to experience extremely cold temperatures the evening of Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, and into the weekend with temperatures as low as -35 degrees Celsius with the wind chill. Such conditions present increased risks to personal health and may result in damage to campus infrastructure. ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University urges all community members to exercise vigilance and take appropriate precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"safety-measures-for-the-campus-community\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety Measures for the Campus Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limit time spent outdoors during extreme cold conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that all exterior windows and doors remain fully closed to conserve heat and help prevent frozen pipes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immediately report any building entrance doors that fail to close properly to Facilities Management and Planning (FMP) at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:FMP.Service.Centre@cunet.carleton.ca\">FMP.Service.Centre@cunet.carleton.ca<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report any signs of water leaks to FMP without delay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For urgent matters requiring immediate response, contact Campus Safety Services at 613-520-4444.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"health-risks-associated-with-extreme-cold\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health Risks Associated with Extreme Cold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Exposure to very low temperatures can lead to serious health effects, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hypothermia \u2013 A dangerous drop in core body temperature that can become life\u2011threatening without prompt medical attention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frostbite&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Freezing of exposed skin, particularly affecting the fingers, toes, nose and ears, which may result in long\u2011term tissue damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For any health concerns, call Campus Safety Services at 613-520-4444<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"protective-measures-for-individuals-working-outdoors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protective Measures for Individuals Working Outdoors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For individuals whose duties require outdoor work, the following precautions are strongly recommended:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dress in multiple layers of warm, insulating clothing, including a wind\u2011resistant outer layer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep all skin covered to reduce the risk of frostbite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear a hat, insulated gloves or mittens, a scarf or face covering and insulated, waterproof footwear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay dry by adjusting layers to prevent excessive sweating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain physical activity to support body heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow a structured work\/rest schedule, ensuring breaks occur in a warm, sheltered environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider postponing or cancelling outdoor activities when temperatures or wind chill values reach extreme levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"additional-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information and guidance, please consult the following resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) \u2013 Working in the Cold:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccohs.ca\/oshanswers\/phys_agents\/cold_cold.html\">CCOHS: Temperature Conditions &#8211; Cold<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>City of Ottawa \u2013 Extremely Cold Temperatures Advisory:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ottawa.ca\/en\/city-hall\/city-news\/newsroom\/extremely-cold-temperatures-expected-weekend\">Extremely cold temperatures expected this weekend | City of Ottawa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ottawa Public Health \u2013 Cold Weather Information:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottawapublichealth.ca\/en\/public-health-topics\/cold-weather-everyone.aspx\">Cold Weather &#8211; Ottawa Public Health<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ottawa region is forecast to experience extremely cold temperatures the evening of Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, and into the weekend with temperatures as low as -35 degrees Celsius with the wind chill. 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