A Wintry Mix with a Touch of Freezing Drizzle
Toronto faces a mix of snow, rain, and freezing drizzle today, with a high of 3°C. Wind chills make it feel colder. Snow returns Tuesday
Toronto wakes up to a cloudy Monday morning, with the temperature sitting at -3.4°C as of 5:00 AM. The humidity is high at 96%, making the air feel damp and heavy. A light west-southwest wind at 5 km/h nudges the wind chill to -5°C. Barometric pressure is at 101.8 kPa but falling, signaling an active weather day ahead.
There’s a 30% chance of flurries this morning, followed by periods of rain or snow beginning late this morning, which will then transition into a mix of snow and rain this afternoon. To make things even trickier, there’s a risk of freezing drizzle this morning, so sidewalks and roads may get slick—watch your step! The wind will pick up slightly, reaching 15 km/h, and the temperature will rise to a high of +3°C. However, with the wind chill, it’ll feel more like -7°C this morning. The UV index will be a low 1, so no need to worry about sunburn today.
Tonight: A Bit More Snow Before the Clouds Take Over
As night falls, periods of snow will taper off this evening, leaving behind mainly cloudy skies. Expect around 2 cm of snowfall accumulation. The wind will shift northwest and increase to 20 km/h late in the evening, adding an extra bite to the already chilly low of -6°C. With the wind chill, it will feel like -8°C overnight, so bundle up if you’re heading out for a late-night stroll.
Tuesday: A Cold and Breezy Day
Tuesday will be mainly cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries late in the morning and afternoon. The northwest wind will strengthen to 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h, making it feel much colder. The high will only reach -2°C, but wind chills will make it feel like -8°C in the morning and a frigid -13°C in the afternoon. The UV index remains low at 2.
Tuesday night will bring some clearing, with cloudy periods and a low of -8°C.
Wednesday: A Brief Break Before More Freezing Precipitation
Midweek brings another cloudy day with a high of -1°C. However, as night falls, things could get messy again. Periods of freezing rain or snow are expected overnight, with temperatures hovering around -1°C—potentially making for an icy start to Thursday.
What to Wear?
Today, waterproof boots and a warm, insulated coat will be your best bet to handle the mix of rain and snow. If you’re heading out early, be mindful of the risk of freezing drizzle—gloves and a good hat will help keep the chill at bay. Tomorrow, the gusty northwest wind will make it feel much colder, so layering up is essential.
Toronto’s Weather Trivia
Did you know? Toronto’s record high for February 3rd was a balmy 12.6°C, set in 1991. On the flip side, the coldest February 3rd on record plunged to a bone-chilling -26.1°C in 1955. So while today might feel chilly, it’s got nothing on that historic deep freeze!
