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Polar Vortex Brings Arctic Air And Freezing Temperatures To Toronto, Canada

A woman throws boiling water into the freezing air, turning the water into vapor instantly in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on January 20, 2025. A polar vortex descends over much of Canada, bringing arctic air and freezing temperatures across the Greater Toronto Area. Temperatures feel as cold as -26 degrees Celsius with the wind chill. The GTA faces a frigid week with some of the coldest temperatures recorded in the last few years possible over the next few days. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11969768
Date Taken	20 January 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto

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