Brace for a Blustery Morning with a Mix of Cloud and Flurries
Toronto faces a cold, windy day with flurries, a frigid night, and a midweek warm-up bringing snow and freezing rain. Stay bundled up and watch for slick roads!
Toronto wakes up to a chilly morning at -4°C, with the northwest wind at 25 km/h making it feel like a biting -11°C. The skies are mostly cloudy, and there’s a 40% chance of flurries drifting through the city this morning and into the early afternoon. The barometric pressure sits at 101.8 kPa and is on the rise, while humidity is at 76%. With a steady temperature around -3°C throughout the day, that northwest wind will strengthen to 30 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h, making the afternoon wind chill plunge to -13°C. If you’re stepping out, bundle up—thick scarves, gloves, and an extra layer will be your best friends today.
Tonight: A Clearer, Colder Night Ahead
As the evening sets in, the clouds will break up a little, leaving us with partly cloudy skies. The northwest wind will ease to 20 km/h before becoming light later on. However, temperatures will dip sharply, with an overnight low of -12°C and a wind chill making it feel more like -16°C. If you have any evening plans, prepare for a crisp and frosty night.
Wednesday: A Cold but Calm Midweek Forecast
Midweek brings mainly cloudy skies, with a light breeze of up to 15 km/h. The daytime high will be -4°C, but it won’t feel that warm, with wind chills of -15°C in the morning and -7°C in the afternoon. The UV index remains low at 2. By the evening, clouds will thicken, bringing a 60% chance of snow overnight and a milder low of -4°C. It might be a good idea to keep a shovel handy just in case.
Thursday: A Weather Shake-Up with Freezing Rain and Wind
Thursday will bring an abrupt change in conditions, with periods of freezing rain or rain making an appearance. The temperatures will climb above freezing to a high of +3°C, but strong winds will add to the drama. By nightfall, the precipitation will taper off, leaving cloudy periods with a 40% chance of flurries. The wind will remain gusty, and temperatures will dip back down to -7°C.
Historic Toronto Weather for February 4
Looking back in history, February 4 has seen some extreme temperatures in Toronto. The record high for this date was a balmy 10.6°C, while the record low plunged to a frigid -30.6°C. Thankfully, we’re nowhere near those extremes today!
Wardrobe Wisdom: Dress for the Arctic, but Keep an Umbrella Handy
For today and tomorrow, heavy winter gear is essential. A warm coat, gloves, and a hat will protect you from the biting wind chill. By Thursday, with freezing rain in the forecast, waterproof outerwear and sturdy boots with good traction will be a smart choice to avoid slipping on icy sidewalks.
Did You Know? Toronto’s Biggest February Snowstorm
Toronto has seen some major snowstorms in February, but one of the worst was the blizzard of February 25, 1965, when over 39 cm of snow fell in a single day, paralyzing the city. While today’s flurries are nowhere near that scale, it’s always good to be prepared for a surprise from Mother Nature!
