A Chilly Start to Friday
Good morning, Toronto! The city woke up to -11°C under partly cloudy skies, with a brisk wind from the west at 10 km/h, making it feel like a frosty -17°C. The humidity sits at 82%, which means the air feels damp, even if it’s not as icy as it could be. The barometric pressure is at 102.2 kPa and rising, indicating stable weather for now, but change is on the way.
Friday’s Forecast: Sunny Start, Snowy End
This morning kicks off mainly sunny, though cloud cover will increase by late morning. Winds will shift southwest at 20 km/h by early afternoon, nudging the high to a brisk -1°C. The wind chill will ease slightly, but it will still feel like -13°C this morning and -7°C by the afternoon.
Tonight: Snowflakes on the Horizon
Clouds will dominate the evening sky, bringing 2 to 4 cm of snow starting early tonight. Winds will calm down after midnight, but temperatures will drop to -4°C, with wind chills near -10°C. Time to prep the shovels—or at least your favorite excuse to skip clearing the driveway!
Saturday: A Snowy Morning Followed by Sun
Saturday begins with snow tapering off in the morning, leaving behind a mix of sun and cloud. Winds will remain light, with a high of 0°C and a wind chill of -8°C in the morning. Overnight, expect partly cloudy skies and a low of -7°C—perfect for a cozy movie night in.
Sunday: Gray Skies Persist
Sunday brings mostly cloudy conditions, with a high of -1°C. In the evening, there’s a 30% chance of flurries, with temperatures dipping to -5°C.
Historical Weather Tidbit
Toronto’s warmest January 10th on record reached 10.2°C in 2008, while the coldest was a bone-chilling -26.1°C in 1981. Today’s weather feels like a middle ground—but perhaps grab an extra coffee anyway.
Wardrobe Wisdom
Today calls for your warmest coat, a snug scarf, and gloves to fend off the morning chill. For tonight, waterproof boots are a must with the incoming snow.
Weather Trivia
Did you know? Toronto averages 122 cm of snow annually—but in 1999, a single storm dumped nearly 40 cm, leading then-Mayor Mel Lastman to call in the army!
