TORONTO – WEATHER – The next few days in the Big Smoke will be cooler with clouds and the possibility of snow flurries.
Current Conditions (January 3, 2024):
- Temperature: 0°C in Toronto as the day starts.
- Historical Context: Today’s weather won’t reach the record high of 13.9°C set in 1950 nor the record low of -26°C from 1981.
- Forecast: Cloudy with a 30% chance of light flurries in the early morning.
- Wind: Southwest winds at 20 km/h.
- High: Expected to reach +3°C.
- UV Index: Low at 1.
Tonight’s Outlook:
- Weather: Mainly cloudy with occasional flurries starting late in the evening and ending overnight.
- Wind: Southwest 20 km/h, shifting to northwest with gusts up to 50 km/h later in the evening.
- Temperature: Dropping to a low of -5°C.
- Wind Chill: Feeling as cold as -13°C overnight.
Looking Forward – Thursday, January 4, 2024:
- Daytime: A mix of sun and cloud.
- Wind: Strong northwest winds at 30 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h.
- High: Chilly at -2°C, with a wind chill making it feel like -13°C in the morning and -8°C in the afternoon.
- UV Index: Remaining low at 1.
Thursday Night and Friday Forecast:
- Thursday Night: Expect cloudy periods with a low of -7°C.
- Friday: The day will see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 0°C. Nighttime will bring cloudy periods, with temperatures dipping to -5°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Dress in warm layers to combat the brisk wind chills. A good winter coat, gloves, and a hat are essential to stay comfortable.
Weather Trivia: Toronto’s weather, though variable, rarely reaches the extreme historical temperatures recorded on this day in past years.
