Blustery Morning in Toronto
Toronto wakes up to mostly cloudy skies and frigid winds this morning. As of 7:00 AM EST, the temperature sits at -7.8°C, but brisk winds from the west-southwest at 25 km/h, gusting up to 41 km/h, make it feel much colder with a wind chill of -16. Humidity is at 68%, and the barometric pressure is at 101.8 kPa but falling, indicating potential weather changes on the horizon. Visibility is excellent at 24 kilometers, but the gusty winds make it a less-than-comfortable morning outdoors.
Tuesday’s Forecast: Windy with a Chance of Flurries
Today’s weather will be dominated by cloudy skies and chilly winds. There’s a 30% chance of flurries this morning, but any snowfall will likely be light. Winds will pick up even more, coming from the west at 30 km/h and gusting up to 60 km/h, making the high of -5°C feel more like -18 in the morning and -13 in the afternoon. If you’re out and about, be prepared for blustery conditions that can take the warmth out of even the heaviest winter jacket.
Tonight: Lingering Flurries and a Deep Freeze
The winds will calm down slightly tonight, becoming light early in the evening. However, the clouds will persist, and there’s a 40% chance of flurries overnight. Temperatures will drop to a low of -9°C, with a wind chill hovering near -13. Bundle up if you’re heading out for any evening errands or late-night strolls.
Midweek Outlook: Flurries and a Slight Warm-Up
Wednesday will stay cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries in the afternoon. Winds will ramp up again, becoming southwest at 30 km/h late in the day. The high will reach -3°C, but it will feel much colder in the morning with a wind chill of -14, improving to -7 by the afternoon.
Wednesday night remains cloudy, with temperatures dropping to -10°C.
On Thursday, the cloud cover sticks around, along with a 60% chance of flurries. The high will rise slightly to -2°C. Thursday night will feature cloudy periods with a 40% chance of flurries and a low of -3°C.
By Friday, temperatures will climb to a high of +1°C, bringing some relief from the deep freeze. However, with a 40% chance of flurries—or even rain showers Friday night as temperatures hover around zero—winter conditions will remain tricky for travel and outdoor activities.
What to Wear
Today is all about staying warm and windproof. Dress in thermal layers, a thick sweater, and a winter parka with a windproof shell to combat the gusty winds. Insulated gloves, a toque, and a scarf are essential to protect against wind chills near -18. If you’re commuting or spending time outdoors, consider wearing boots with good traction to navigate any slick patches from light flurries.
Weather Trivia: Toronto’s Blustery Reputation
Did you know that Toronto, nicknamed “The Big Smoke,” often experiences higher wind speeds in winter due to its proximity to Lake Ontario? The lake amplifies wind gusts as cold air rushes over the relatively warmer waters, creating those bitterly windy days like today. Stay bundled up—it’s just part of winter life in the city!
On Weather Point
Toronto faces blustery winds and frigid wind chills near -18°C today, with a chance of flurries. Cloudy skies and gusty winds continue into midweek.
