Today’s Forecast: Misty Start with Showers in the Mix
This morning, Toronto woke up to a misty atmosphere with a temperature of 2.6°C, matching the dew point perfectly to create a blanket of 100% humidity. The pressure sits at 101.6 kPa and is on the decline, hinting at wetter weather ahead. Winds are gently flowing from the east-northeast at 6 km/h, with visibility reduced to just 4 km due to the mist.
A few showers are expected to end this morning, followed by mostly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of additional light showers or drizzle. Highs today will climb to a rather balmy 12°C for this time of year. The UV index remains at a low 1—hardly beach weather, but you’ll want an umbrella more than sunscreen!
Tonight: Foggy Developments
Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with a lingering 40% chance of drizzle early in the evening. By midnight, fog patches are expected to form, reducing visibility once again. Temperatures will dip slightly to 5°C—comfortable but damp.
Looking Ahead: A Rainy Weekend and Beyond
Sunday, December 29:
The day begins cloudy, with rain making an entrance in the morning. Rainfall totals could reach 15–25 mm, so waterproof gear is a must. Winds will pick up, shifting to the east at 30 km/h and gusting to 50 km/h. The high will remain an unseasonable 12°C. Rain continues into the night, with a low of 5°C.
Monday, December 30:
Cloudy skies persist, with a 40% chance of showers throughout the day. Temperatures will peak at 6°C and dip to 2°C overnight. A cooler but calmer day.
Tuesday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve:
Cloudy with a mix of rain showers or flurries likely (40%). Daytime highs reach 4°C, with rain or snow periods in the evening and a low of 2°C. Plan your celebrations indoors to stay dry.
Wednesday, January 1 – New Year’s Day:
Welcome 2025 with cloudy skies and a 60% chance of rain or flurries. A high of 2°C will keep it chilly but manageable. Snow flurries might decorate the evening, with lows dipping to -2°C.
Thursday, January 2:
A mix of sun and cloud offers a brief reprieve, but flurries remain a 40% possibility. The high will hover around freezing, with overnight lows plunging to -6°C.
Historical Weather Trivia
On December 28, Toronto experienced its warmest recorded temperature of 12.8°C in 1982 and its chilliest at -20.0°C in 1960. Today’s high of 12°C could flirt with the historic warm record—proof that weather is full of surprises!
Wardrobe Wisdom
Break out your rain gear and waterproof boots for the coming days. Layers will help you stay comfortable in the fluctuating temperatures, while a scarf might be a good idea as fog rolls in.
