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City could set new cold temperature record tonight

Forecast calls for low of -16 C; current record is -14.6 C
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Greater Sudbury could set cold temperature records today and Wednesday, if Environment Canada's forecast holds true. (File)

If it seems extra cold to you today, there's a good reason.

Greater Sudbury could set a record cold temperature today, if Environment Canada's forecast holds true.

Afternoon temperatures were at -14.5 C, a fraction warmer than the current record holder for low temperatures on Nov. 12. That was set in 1986, when the mercury fell to -14.6 C.

Hourly temperatures are forecast to hit -15 by 9 p.m. today, and -16 by 10 p.m. A new record could be in store for Wednesday, as well. The record for Nov. 13 is -18.7 C, also set in 1986. Overnight temperatures are expected to reach -20 by 4 a.m. Wednesday.

In addition to the cold snap, a snow squall watch is in effect for Greater Sudbury, with up to 25 cm possible beginning Wednesday afternoon.


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