Need to warm up? At -11 C, Goderich is Ontario's hot spot

The weather is making big news across Ontario today and if you head outside, you'll know why.

Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold weather alert, meaningthere's an increasedchanceof suffering frost bite, hypothermia or other health risks associated with the cold.

In the London region, temperaturesare hovering between -16 C and -21 C with the wind chill factor making it feel like -30.

Goderich is standing outhowever, marked by the weather service for being the warmest place in the province. Therethe mercury is sitting at a balmy -11 C.

Bundle up

"Cold puts everyone at risk," stated Environment Canada in its warning. The agency isdirectingpeople to cover up to protect themselves from frost bite, which can develop within minutes of exposure.

It's also reminding people to check on older friends, family and neighbours.

Public health units in Ottawa and Toronto have issues safety alerts. In London, city services are closed until Jan. 2.