A Cloudy Day with Snow on the Horizon
TORONTO – WEATHER – Toronto wakes up to cloudy skies and a nippy 2°C this morning, with the wind blowing from the west-southwest at 10 km/h. The air feels damp, with 82% humidity, and the barometric pressure sits at 102.2 kPa, trending downward. It’s the kind of day where your coffee is as much a necessity as your mittens.
Expect periods of snow starting late this morning, adding a light blanket of 2 cm. Winds will pick up, shifting west to 20 km/h around noon, making the high of 3°C feel a tad brisk. Visibility is excellent at 24 km—perfect for spotting those snowflakes as they arrive.
Tonight: A Chill Sets In
Cloudy skies stick around overnight, with a 30% chance of flurries. The low will dip to -3°C, but the wind chill will make it feel closer to -8. Winds gusting to 40 km/h will lighten near midnight. Bundle up if you’re heading out for late-night errands—or better yet, stay cozy indoors!
Looking Ahead: Winter’s in Charge
Thursday, December 19
Thursday brings a mix of sun and cloud, but don’t let the brief rays fool you—there’s still a 30% chance of morning flurries. A high of -1°C paired with a wind chill near -7 makes it a day for your coziest scarf.
By night, clouds roll back in, with a 40% chance of flurries. Temperatures will settle at -2°C.
Friday, December 20
Cloudy skies dominate Friday with a 60% chance of flurries. The temperature inches above freezing, reaching 1°C during the day. As night falls, prepare for a sharp drop to -10°C.
Saturday, December 21
Saturday promises a mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of flurries. The high will only reach -8°C, so layers are your best friend. A clear, starry night awaits with a bone-chilling low of -14°C—perfect for stargazing, if you can brave the cold!
Today in Weather History
On this day, December 18, Toronto’s historic high was a balmy 14.1°C back in 1984. Meanwhile, the record low of -21.1°C in 1942 reminds us how frigid December can be.
Wardrobe Wisdom
Today calls for a weatherproof jacket and insulated boots if you’re venturing out during the snow. Add a hat and gloves for the wind chill, and keep a scarf handy—it’s that kind of day.
Did You Know?
Toronto’s December snowfalls are typically light and fluffy compared to the denser, wetter snow of the Great Lakes region. This is due to the city’s slightly cooler, drier air—making snow angels a bit less soggy!
