A Chilly Start to Your Week
Monday: Cloudy Skies with a Frosty Touch
Good morning, Toronto! Winter continues its frosty grip with temperatures at -6°C, feeling like -13°C with the wind chill. The skies are mainly cloudy, and there’s a 30% chance of flurries early this morning to keep things wintry. Winds are blowing from the north-northeast at 21 km/h, with gusts up to 40 km/h expected later today. This makes for a wind chill of -16°C, so layering up is key if you’re heading out.
Barometric pressure is at 101.8 kPa and falling, while humidity sits at a high 93%, making the cold feel even sharper. Visibility is a solid 24 km, so you’ll see those snowflakes coming if they decide to make an appearance. The UV index is low at 1, so you won’t need the shades today.
Tonight: Clearer Skies, Colder Temperatures
As the sun sets, the skies will partially clear, but the north winds gusting to 40 km/h will drop the temperature to a chilly -10°C, with a wind chill of -18°C. It’s the perfect evening for some hot cocoa and a warm blanket indoors.
Looking Ahead: Snowflakes and Sunshine
Tuesday: Mixed Skies and Breezy Conditions
Tuesday starts with mostly cloudy skies, with a 40% chance of flurries in the afternoon. Winds will shift to the northwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, giving us a high of -4°C. Expect a wind chill of -17°C in the morning, moderating slightly to -12°C by the afternoon.
In the evening, those clouds stick around, with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -12°C.
Wednesday: A Mix of Sun and Cloud
Wednesday brings a mix of sun and clouds with a 30% chance of flurries throughout the day. Temperatures will reach a high of -8°C, dipping again to -12°C overnight with similar flurry chances.
Today in Weather History
On this date, Toronto’s historic high was a balmy 12.8°C in 1997, while the record low plummeted to a frigid -27.2°C in 1942. Quite the temperature swing, isn’t it?
Wardrobe Wisdom
Today’s the day for your warmest winter coat, thermal layers, and insulated gloves. A scarf and hat are non-negotiable if you want to keep those ears and nose from freezing in the biting wind.
Fun Weather Fact
Did you know that Toronto gets an average of 22 days of snow annually? That’s almost a month of snowflakes to enjoy—or shovel—depending on your perspective!
