Chilly Mornings and Gusty Winds Ahead
Toronto faces flurries, gusty winds, and wind chills near -20°C. Cold conditions persist through midweek with more snow chances. Stay bundled up!
Toronto wakes up to a brisk morning at -13°C, with a partly cloudy sky offering only a fleeting illusion of warmth. The pressure is at 101.2 kPa and rising, meaning some stabilization in the weather, but don’t get too comfortable—flurries are on the way!
The humidity sits at 74%, adding to the bite of the -19 wind chill. Winds from the west at 13 km/h will ramp up significantly as the day progresses, with northwest gusts reaching up to 60 km/h, making for a blustery and brisk Monday.
Expect mainly cloudy skies with snow flurries bringing around 2 cm of accumulation. The high will struggle to reach -7°C, but with wind chills near -18°C, it will feel much colder. The UV index remains low at 1—not that you’ll be basking in any sun today!
Tonight: More Flurries and a Frigid Feel
The evening won’t bring much relief as flurries continue, potentially adding another 2 cm of snow. Winds remain strong from the west at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, ensuring that any freshly fallen snow will be whipped around. The low drops to -12°C, but with wind chills making it feel like -20°C, it’s a night for extra blankets and warm drinks.
Tuesday & Wednesday: Cold, Cloudy, and More Flurries
Tuesday keeps the wintry theme going with another round of flurries and a high of -6°C. Winds from the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, will add a brisk touch, with morning wind chills around -20°C before slightly “warming” to -13°C in the afternoon. By nightfall, the temperature drops further to -15°C, with a 30% chance of more snowflakes fluttering down.
Wednesday looks to be predominantly cloudy with a high of -7°C. By nighttime, there’s a 40% chance of flurries returning, and temperatures dipping to -11°C.
What to Wear?
Layers, layers, and more layers! A thermal base, a thick sweater, and an insulated winter coat are must-haves. Don’t forget a hat, gloves, and a scarf—especially with the gusty winds making it feel much colder. If you’re venturing out, sturdy, warm boots are essential to navigate snowy sidewalks.
Toronto Weather Trivia: Did You Know?
Toronto’s coldest recorded February temperature was a bone-chilling -32.8°C on February 17, 1899! So while today’s -13°C might feel harsh, it’s nothing compared to that historic deep freeze.
