TORONTO – WEATHER – It could be a fog caused by the worry last night of Maple Leafs fans who were rewarded by the overtime win of their favourite team keeping the Stanley Cup playoff dreams alive. The Leafs now bring back the series for Game Six in Toronto.
Fog Advisory Issued for Toronto: Heavy Morning Fog Along Lake Ontario
Weatherwise,
Toronto wakes up to a thick blanket of fog this morning, May 1, 2024, with a fog advisory in effect across the city. Visibility is near zero in many areas, particularly along the western shoreline of Lake Ontario, affecting early morning commuters.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions
As observed at Toronto Pearson International Airport, the current weather conditions feature dense fog with a temperature of 7.2°C. The air is saturated with humidity at 100%, and the barometric pressure is rising at 101.4 kPa. Winds are gentle from the south-southeast at 4 km/h, but visibility is severely restricted to just 0.2 km.
Expected Conditions
Today: Following the morning fog, the sky will clear up to a mix of sun and cloud. Expect the temperature to rise to a comfortable high of 18°C with a high UV index of 7. Fog patches are anticipated to dissipate later this morning.
Tonight: Conditions will turn partly cloudy with winds shifting to the northwest, increasing to 20 km/h and gusting up to 40 km/h after midnight. The overnight low will be around 12°C.
Thursday, May 2: Toronto can look forward to a sunny day with northwest winds of 20 km/h gusting to 40 km/h, decreasing in the afternoon. The high is expected to reach 20°C, accompanied by a very high UV index of 8.
Night: The evening will remain clear with a low of 8°C.
Friday, May 3: The day will be partly sunny with a high of 20°C, shifting to cloudier skies by night. There’s a 60 percent chance of showers with an expected low of 13°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations
With foggy conditions in the morning and sunny skies later, layering is essential. Start with light layers that can be adjusted as temperatures rise. Sunglasses will be handy for the sunny afternoons, and a light wind-resistant jacket is recommended for the evening gusts.
Weather Trivia
Interesting to note: The dew point being equal to the temperature, as seen today, indicates air saturation, leading to the formation of fog. This weather condition often occurs when cool air moves over a warm body of water, like Lake Ontario, and then cools to the dew point upon contact with the colder air.
