Light Snow Today, Sunshine Tomorrow, and Flurries Returning
Toronto weather outlook: Light snow today with wind chills near -10°C, sunny Monday with increasing clouds, and flurries returning Tuesday. Stay bundled up!
Toronto is in classic winter mode today, January 26, 2025, as light snow showers linger in the air, accompanied by chilly winds and brisk temperatures. If you’re heading out, keep an eye on that wind chill—it’ll nip at your nose faster than your coffee cools down in the morning chill.
Current Conditions in Toronto
As of 7:18 AM EST, Toronto Pearson International Airport is reporting light snow showers with a temperature of -2.6°C. The wind, blowing from the west at 23 km/h, is making it feel much colder, with a wind chill of -9°C. Humidity is at 79%, and barometric pressure is at 101.8 kPa and rising. Visibility is a comfortable 16 km for now, but those occasional flurries could sneak in and reduce it slightly at times.
For the rest of the day, expect a mix of sun and cloud with a 60% chance of flurries. The west wind will strengthen to 30 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h, so it’ll feel like a frosty -10°C this morning. Temperatures will top out around 0°C later today.
Tonight: Clearing Skies and Dropping Temperatures
This evening, cloudy skies will begin to clear as the west wind calms down to 20 km/h, eventually becoming light. By midnight, the wind will shift to a gentle southwesterly breeze at 20 km/h. The low temperature will drop to -7°C, with a wind chill of -14°C overnight. It’s going to feel downright frosty, so make sure you’re bundling up if you’re out late.
Monday: A Bright Start, Cloudy Finish
Monday morning will bring sunshine to the city, though don’t get too comfortable—it’s still winter, after all. Winds will pick up again, blowing from the southwest at 40 km/h with gusts up to 60 km/h. By late afternoon, cloud cover will start to build, and the day will hit a high of -1°C. However, with the wind chill, it’ll feel like -13°C in the morning and stay brisk throughout the day.
Monday night will see increasing cloudiness, with a 60% chance of flurries returning. Winds will remain strong, so prepare for another chilly evening, with a low of -6°C.
Tuesday: Flurries Continue
Tuesday’s outlook calls for more clouds and a 40% chance of flurries throughout the day, with a high of -3°C. The overnight low will remain near -3°C, with an increased chance (60%) of flurries carrying into the night.
Wardrobe Recommendations
Today and tomorrow are all about layers! Wear a warm winter coat, a scarf, gloves, and a hat to shield yourself from the biting wind chill. If you’re out walking or commuting, boots with good traction are a must to navigate snowy sidewalks. And don’t forget to moisturize—your skin will thank you for protecting it from the cold and wind!
Historical Weather Facts
Toronto’s weather can swing wildly this time of year. The historical high temperature for January 26 in the city was a cozy 9.3°C, recorded in 1950, while the record low was a frosty -25.6°C in 1897. Thankfully, today’s weather is much milder—no record-breaking extremes here!
Closing Thoughts: A Mixed Bag of Winter Weather
Toronto’s winter weather this week offers a bit of everything: light snow, sunshine, gusty winds, and flurries. Be prepared for rapid changes and chilly wind chills, but also enjoy the moments of sunshine when they peek through. If you’ve been itching for a winter walk or snowball fight, this might just be your chance—just don’t forget to layer up!
